How to Get Birth Control When Changing Insurance Providers
Changing health insurance can be a confusing time, and navigating the process of continuing your birth control prescription can be stressful. In this blog post, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to get your birth control pills when changing providers.
Do I need to make a doctor’s appointment?
If you are changing to a new health insurance plan, you will likely need to make an appointment with a new doctor to get your birth control prescription filled. While some states allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control, most insurance plans require a doctor’s prescription before they will cover the cost of birth control.
Can I go directly to the pharmacy?
If you are switching to a new insurance plan but staying with the same pharmacy, you can often go directly to the pharmacy and ask them to transfer your prescription from your old insurance plan to your new one. The pharmacy will need your new insurance card and your old prescription bottle.
What if I am switching pharmacies?
If you are switching to a new pharmacy, you will need to have your doctor transfer your prescription to the new pharmacy. You can do this by calling your doctor’s office and asking them to send the prescription to the new pharmacy. You will need to provide the pharmacy with your new insurance card and your old prescription bottle.
What if I need a new prescription?
If you are out of refills on your birth control prescription, you will need to see a doctor to get a new prescription. You can make an appointment with your new doctor or go to a Planned Parenthood or other health center that provides birth control services.
What if I can’t afford birth control?
There are a number of programs available to help people who cannot afford birth control. You can visit the website of the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) to find a program in your area.
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