Can I go get birth control for my girlfriend?

[Cow_k]

In all seriousness, there's a lot of clinics out there that are cheaper than planned parenthood designed for low income families usually funded by the state. Most mid-sized to large cities have one, you just have to look for them.

[Mistress Stowastiq]

In all seriousness, there's a lot of clinics out there that are cheaper than planned parenthood designed for low income families usually funded by the state. Most mid-sized to large cities have one, you just have to look for them.

That is why I said Planned Parenthood, that and they have a lot of offices. I went to them with no cost to me at all when low income and I like the availability of their offices. They have sliding scale for income so if you say you have money they will charge you. But if you ask for low income assistance they give you assistance if you qualify and qualifying is income bracket and/or individual emergency condition. They do cover govt programs also.

In general, when it relates to birth control and contraception, there is usually an instance where low income folks can attain benefits in most women's health type clinics and if not, they give you a list of providers and places to sign up for Govt assistance if you qualify. Often Women's health clinics qualify for Govt funding while operating commercially at the same time for their customers who have insurance/cash.

Govt assistance can be free or partial or pay back installments depending on your income so be sure to ask about that part before signing up.

There are a number of clinics that also tend to help without needing too much info for emergency birth control situations but I am uncertain about her not coming in at all so check with the individual clinic.


U.S Department Of Health And Human Services:
www. womenshealth . gov / owh / reg / -spaced link for regional offices

[Warudo Ecksu]

I realize you guys work 50 hours, or you do, but jesus dont you guys get sick days or anything so you could make an appointment for her? It shouldn't be that hard to even get half a day off.

[Cyn]

I realize you guys work 50 hours, or you do, but jesus dont you guys get sick days or anything so you could make an appointment for her? It shouldn't be that hard to even get half a day off.

Some jobs just suck. When in a busy faze, I work 70+ hours a week and can't take any time off at all. I'm pretty much not even allowed to get sick, there's just too much money riding on me being there. And this is a job with no benefits either.

It's worth it though, to do something I actually enjoy for a living.

[Mistress Stowastiq]

Not sure of your location but here is a sample page of a benefit program from PP. You would need to check the PP in your state/county for a similar page of requirements.

Family Planning Benefit Program

What is Family Planning Benefit Program?

This free program provides family planning services to women and men of childbearing age who meet certain income and residency requirements. The program is funded through Medicaid, but you do not need to be a current Medicaid patient to participate. Many, many more people can get free services with this program than other Medicaid programs.

Who is eligible?

You must meet these requirements:

• Male or female of childbearing age including teens and college students.
• New York State resident that meets satisfactory citizenship or immigration requirements
• Eligible income level
• Must be able to have children

What services are covered?

This program provides coverage for family planning-related health care including:

• Most FDA approved birth control methods, devices, and supplies including birth control pills, condoms, the patch, Nuvaring, IUDs and the new method, Implanon
• Emergency contraception and follow-up care – Plan B
• Male and female sterilization
• Preconception counseling, preventive screening and family planning options before pregnancy

The following services are also free when they are part of a family planning clinic visit. You MUST have these services as part of or follow up to a family planning visit or they will not be covered by the Family Planning Benefit Program.

• Gynecological exams including clinical breast exam (mammography not included)
• Pregnancy testing and counseling
• Reproductive health information, education and counseling services related to pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection risk and family planning options
• Screening, treatment, and medications for sexually transmitted and genito-urinary infections
• Screening for cervical cancer (Pap smears) and if needed, repeat Pap smears and colposcopies
• Screening, diagnostic, lab testing, and referrals to primary care providers for health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes that affect contraceptive choice
• HIV counseling and testing

What services are NOT covered?

• Fertility treatments
• Abortions
• Problem-centered visits not originally diagnosed during a family planning visit
• Services not related to family planning

Is it confidential?

Yes, Planned Parenthood services and your participation in the Family Planning Benefit Program is 100% confidential. You will have a conversation with our Financial Assessment Representative in a private room. You can request that any mailings be sent to a different address than your home.
If you have health insurance for family planning services but choose not to use it due to confidentiality reasons, your health insurance company will NOT be contacted.
How can I sign up?

Call 1-866-600-6886 (toll-free) to make an appointment with our Financial Assessment Representative.
Gather the information you need for your appointment. Review this checklist for the information that you MUST bring with you to fill out your application.
Come to your completely confidential appointment.
What if I'm getting free services now?

If you get free services now, you can apply for the Family Planning Benefit Program and make your life easier. You only need to bring proof of income ONCE to your application appointment, along with the other required documents. You will not need to bring proof of income for each clinic visit!
What if I have health care insurance?

If you have health insurance but do not want to use it for your Planned Parenthood services for confidentiality reasons, you can still qualify for the Family Planning Benefit Program (FPBP) if you meet the eligibility requirements. You can also enroll in the FPBP as a backup to your regular health insurance to cover your visit and prescription co-payments. Talk about it with the Financial Assessment Representative at your application appointment.
If your income is too high for the Family Planning Benefit Program, you can pay for services on a sliding fee.

[Mamimikun]

Every girl I know goes to free clinics and get free birth control and free exams but she might not get the exact birth control she wants like for acne but I'm not 100% sure I've never been myself.

[Cow_k]

Most free clinics will give out only generic brands of birth control so if there's a particular brand you want, you're usually shit out of luck.

[Cyn]

ABSTINENCE. Jesus wants you to keep the temple clean.

[Groovebox]

I wish "pap smear" could be removed from the english language.

[thomassmith]

Maybe Obama will delivery your girlfriend birth control in person. Wait he would probably just tell her to get an abortion my bad. But in all seriousness you should probably go get her the birth control if she does not. Unless you feel like having kids that is.


Edit: Before you jump on me for bringing Obama into this he is pro choice. In case you didn't know.

[Warudo Ecksu]

Some jobs just suck. When in a busy faze, I work 70+ hours a week and can't take any time off at all. I'm pretty much not even allowed to get sick, there's just too much money riding on me being there. And this is a job with no benefits either.

It's worth it though, to do something I actually enjoy for a living.

I know what it's like to not really be able to miss work, but if I really needed to go to a doctor for the pill, I'd tell my boss to let me go or I'll just have to miss a couple days later on when I need an abortion.

[Ruiner]

Just pull out and pee on her leg. For fuck's sake.

[thomassmith]

I think 90% of the people in this country should not have kids. We need some through testing mentally / physically to see if you are capable of taking care of your kids before you have them.

[Mamimikun]

Maybe Obama will delivery your girlfriend birth control in person. Wait he would probably just tell her to get an abortion my bad. But in all seriousness you should probably go get her the birth control if she does not. Unless you feel like having kids that is.


Edit: Before you jump on me for bringing Obama into this he is pro choice. In case you didn't know.

well in a way he might lol hes trying to pass a bill for people under the age of 26 to get free health insurance

[thomassmith]

He might I hope not. I am against government run health care but that is another thread.

[Mamimikun]

hey I could use it sadly =(

[thomassmith]

You should get it before you have no option but government health care.

[Mamimikun]

well i cant afford it and i dont make enough to get it from work

[antihero]

just pull out and abort when necessary, my gf and I have been together 3 years and she's had 2, no birth control or condoms necessary

[krazylakshmi]

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