Is the implant expensive?

If you have health insurance—whether it’s from work, school, your parents, the ACA marketplace, or Medicaid—chances are good that you’ll be able to get an implant with no out-of-pocket cost.

If you don’t have insurance or if you’re on a plan that doesn’t cover birth control, the implant can cost up to $1,300, plus any additional costs for insertion. Depending on your income, you may be able to go to a low-cost clinic to get the implant at a reduced cost. Check with your local family planning clinics to find out if they offer free or low-cost implants (many do).