Do you think that birth control should be covered under insurance?
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Insurance should be covered by health insurance. The goal of companies providing insurance should be focused on cost. In this scenario birth control is by far the low cost option. A company saves thousands of dollars by providing birth control vs. unwanted pregnancies. Companies are not responsible to make moral judgments for its employees. Side: yes
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I think birth control should be covered under insurance along with every other prescription. Who is to decide which is worth covering and which isn't -- that's not right. If I take birth control maybe due to dysmenorrhea; to help relieve the symptoms rather than purely for not getting pregnant there's no reason it shouldn't be covered. If someone takes xanax because they're anxious well their pills are covered. Say it's a woman she doesn't WANT men to foot her bill she just wants to afford to feel relief. If an obese person takes a pill to lower their cholesterol well it's their fault they put themselves into that situation but their pill is covered under insurance and they WANT to be relieved of pain/symptoms/problems. This is not a male vs. female question, the question is whether BC should be covered under insurance and it should ALL prescriptions should be. I believe in natural remedies over prescriptions any day but BC should seriously be covered. And women who uses BC and has unprotected sex.. well you're an idiot because that's not the best idea of BIRTH CONTROL anyhow. Side: yes
The idea that covering birth control will unfairly force men to subsidize a woman's desire to have sex without consequence is ridiculous. First, as it takes both men and women to make babies, it is reasonable to think that both men and women should be responsible for preventing them. Second, women have to subsidize a man's desire to have sex long past the biological age of ability--Viagra is covered under most plans. Third, many women take birth control to reduce the painful and difficult symptoms of menstruation, a condition that has NOTHING to do with preventing pregnancy. To suggest that women wish to have birth control pills covered just because they want to have sex is patriarchal, misogynistic, and, well, just stupid. Besides, it seems economically sensible for insurance carriers to cover birth control. Which is cheaper--the cost of a monthly prescription or the cost of covering a nine month pregnancy? Side: yes
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Birth control should definitely be covered under insurance. For someone like me, who was prescribed birth control for dysmenorrhea, I have to fork out nearly $70 ever 28 days for it (and yes, I have tried generic - it's still $60). It is NOT cheap. I'm currently looking into having my insurance cover it since it is a medical need, but if I'm not able to, I'm either stuck with paying that much or I have to get off of it. Neither are appealing. And even for women who choose birth control to prevent pregnancy, I still feel it should be covered. It's far cheaper than an unplanned pregnancy! Side: yes
Insurance can be made to cover anything. I dont understand the question i guess. I mean Mary Hart i think insured her legs, JLO her bum. Birth control will always be covered by insurance because its a lot cheaper than hospital bills for baby deliveries and many other women reproductive problems are treated with birth control pills. As far as condoms of course not thats like tylenol being covered. Lastly abortion isnt birth control its murder so insurance shouldnt cover it but im sure thats another debate. Side: yes
Some people just don't understand. Not every woman using contraception is doing it for the purpose of birth control. The hormones used in these drugs also help with metabolic diseases (Like Hypothyroidism and Certain Reproductive Tract disorders). This whole issue has turned not only into a medical issue, but a religious one as well. Every woman should have access to hormone pills and it should be mandatory for all insurance companies to provide coverage. I see about 30 commercials a day concerning impotence and yet, we don't see an attack by the government against this issue. Except that is isn't covered by medicare. Side: Yes
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Insurance shouldn't be used for small things like birth control. Insurance, in my opinion, is for things no one can find the money to pay for right away without going bankrupt or poor or whatever. Also, there are 3 main types of birth control and when I think about insurance, condoms aren't in this picture. People use condoms like candy, it's ridiculous; they can pay for them them self. The pill, although is pretty much under the same insurance as prescription drugs anyway, should still be paid for... it doesn't even cost that much. The IUDs, are actually a lot cheaper and aren't to be messed with for years and years, and could still be paid for by the patient. I look at it this way, someone's sex life is their business, not the countries, not the doctors, not God's... and if they want to have a ton of sex -safely - they should be able to afford the safety factors. Side: No
I think that making these couples pay for their own birth control would make them act more responsibly. If they have to pay for their own pills, etc then they won't waste the birth control. Also, I REALLY think abortion, if legal, should be paid out of pocket too. This will turn away a lot of women and also make them responsible for their actions. Side: No
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No, I don't. If you're a woman I think that your visit to your OB-GYN should be covered but not the pills, if that's what they're prescribing. Birth Control pills are relatively inexpensive as are Birth Control methods on the male side. I'd rather see the money that would be spent on Birth Control methods of any kind go to help people who cannot afford the highly expensive drugs we MUST take today. Seniors are especially at risk because of income restrictions. Give them a break! Most people in the age range of conception can afford to pay for them without going to the poor house and doctors give out samples all the time if you're a bit pressed or are experimenting with the right formulation for you. Probably for the cost of two drinks, you'd be covered for the whole month if not more! Birth Control pills have side effects having to do with hormones, blood clots, cancer and can be connected to high blood pressure and cholesterol. Certainly there are other risks in pregnancy that come from your own body processes but the risk one faces in pregnancy is no reason to have the pills covered under insurance. Side: No
Pills are not relatively inexpensive. The last pill I was on cost $52 for four weeks. And if you are worried about economic efficiency, how about the fact that according to the Center For Disease Control's 2005 Survey of Vital and Health Statistics, nearly 30% of women have had either an unwanted pregnancy or a mistimed pregnancy. In many instances that leads to both mother and baby depending on the public healthcare system, i.e. tax dollars, to pay the medical expenses. The cost of providing insurance coverage of contraception would be minimal compared with what is spent in handling unwanted or mistimed prenancies. Side: No
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After re-reading Planned Parenthood's answer to this question regarding costs of Birth Control pills; "Birth control pills may be purchased with a prescription at a drugstore or clinic. They cost about $15–$50 a month. Medicaid and private health insurance may cover the pill. Family planning clinics usually charge less than private health care providers." they are relatively inexpensive! I don't know what your situation is with regard to being insured or not and if you are without a job or funds but many Pharmaceutical companies also have patient assistance programs where your total cost is ZERO if you qualify. I would venture a guess in stating that unwanted and mistimed pregnancies are probably one and the same, especially if you've been on that particular pill long enough to know if it works for you and do not become impregnated within the first month or two of taking them. Women take risks just as men do when having sex. Miscounting days and not playing it safe by the male using a condom if you're not certain of your timing would cut down on many unwanted or mistimed pregnancies. $52.00 monthly is very high end for a Birth Control pill. Perhaps you would do just as well on a less expensive medication. Ask your doctor about it and also get some samples from him/her. Doctor's are usually willing to help someone who is having financial difficulties. Side: No
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This isn't a direct cause of birth control. It's more about education than it is about providing birth control. I also would love for you to check this out for your own benefit. You should know about all your options. Here is an authority, and I mean authority, on health, wellness and nutrition. This is relation to birth control: http://search.lef.org/search/ And to make it easier for your navigation. you should find these words highlighted: Birth, control, and Birth Control And when I say authority this is what I mean: they have an a+ rating with the bbb, they have a 29 year solid track record of scientific studies and they put the FDA in it's place as well as come out with things that are so ahead of the curve it's ridiculous. And in case you're wondering, this was found after 2+ months research that I and a fellow researcher found. (his background is about 45 years in the health field and his title is Dr.-I trust him with my life) Side: No
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It is perhaps so in poor or developing countries where people can not afford it. Well, even if they can, they perhaps do not know why they should use birth control. The next issue is about the impact on government budget, lol. Won't it be too high for such an individual desire?Life Insurance Quotes Side: yes
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In most cases birth control is not used to control/treat a health issue or risk like other prescriptions so it shouldn't be paid for by insurance like other meds. Condoms aren't covered by insurance and strong arguments can and have been made they prevent unwanted pregnancies and transmission of STD's. One could say that by subsidizing birth control pills and not condoms, one is lowering the expectation and belief that a woman make wise and smart decisions about her decided actions. This is where womens equality has gone past equal. While a woman can get subsidized BC pills to control pregnancy, a guy can't get subsidized condoms but instead he CAN get an order of child support. Very biased in my opinion. Side: No
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I don't think that it should be used for birth control. See, insurance is everywhere now. In some situations we really need that like car insurance, home insurance, but in many other things... We don't. I am working in the insurance company by myself but I won't tell you that we need it everywhere. Nowadays insurance companies want to take your money for many unnecessary things. Birth control is one of them to my mind. Side: No
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It wouldn't matter as almost every woman uses birth control. Because almost every woman uses birth control, if birth control would be added to insurance, the cost of the insurance for women would go op equivalently with which you would normally buy your birth control pills. Side: No
You make two mistakes...One is assuming that almost every woman uses birth control. Approximately 62% of women use some method of contraception, and 22% of those women are using condoms or withdrawal. Two - Actually, the cost wouldn't go up much at all. When the federal government added contraceptive coverage to its comprehensive prescription plan, they did so at no additional cost to the government or to employees. And it is estimated that at most, for employer provided plans, the cost would go up less than $2 per person per month. Side: No
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There isn't one sentence in your argument that holds water! Health Insurance is NOT for emergencies only. Your logical conclusion about women wanting men to pay for their health care is absurd. You dare not allow a woman to chose her own birth control pills just because you think they should be available without a prescription. They are all different and no one but a doctor knows which one is right for the person. These aren't aspirin, they are hormone mixtures with differing levels depending on one's needs and medical history! Men don't take birth control pills but there are medications on the market that are exclusively made for men and not women, but women pay their fair share of that as you do theirs. Everyone pays a portion of everyone else's medications and health needs in the world of insurance. Side: Yes
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