Plan B is an effective form of emergency conception that can help prevent pregnancy.
Its widely available at many retailers, both online and in-store.
But just because something is available over-the-counter doesnt always mean itsaffordable.
You dont have to provide a prescription, identification or your age.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
Here are eight tips to save money on Plan B and its generic alternatives.
Plan B contains levonorgestrel, which works by delaying ovulation and preventing pregnancy.
(It is not an abortion pill, which terminates a pregnancy.)
Weve all gotten spoiled by Amazons mind-blowingly fast delivery times.
But if you need the morning-after pill well, the morning after dont hold your breath.
That can mean longer-than-usual delivery times.
When we checked in early July, Amazon was completely sold out of two Plan B options.
Amazon and several other retailers initially put purchasing limits on Plan B after the Supreme Courts decision became public.
Some were lifted in July.
you might also track the status of your rebate online.
A heads up from Plan Bs website: You cant use a coupon and a rebate together.
Look for Generics
Plan B One-Step is the best-known brand name of levonorgestrel pills.
It first hit the market in the 1990s.
Its also the most expensive option, and plenty of more affordable generics now exist.
This is probably the fastest, cheapest option for people with lower incomes.
You may be able to get a few packs of emergency contraception from Planned Parenthood each year.
it’s possible for you to also check your states health department website for clinics in your area.
Many health departments offer family planning or womens health care services including emergency contraception on a sliding scale.
Keep in mind your campus clinic may be open for limited hours or only Monday through Friday.
Vending machines have become a popular way to provide 24-hour access to emergency contraception on college campuses.
Calling your student health center is the best way to find out what your college offers.
If you need the medication quickly, look elsewhere.
After Pill wont arrive for at least five to seven business days.
However, Nurx also charges a $15 consultation fee, whether you have insurance or not.
Favor offersgeneric Plan Bwithout a prescription for $15.
Youll pay a $15 consultation fee, which may be covered if you have insurance.
These companies also sell other items by mail, including birth control pills, home pregnancy tests and condoms.
So the sooner you take it, the better.
Emergency contraception is legal in all 50 states as of July 2022.
No prescription or ID is required to buy the morning-after pill.
It doesnt matter how old you are or what your gender is.
However,finding emergency contraception pillsisnt always easy.
Rachel Christian is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance and a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
