


You can get emergency contraceptive pills to have on hand in case you need them at a later time.All four types of emergency contraception work up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex.

It can stop a pregnancy before it starts.

Emergency contraception-dealing with the unexpectedĮmergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. They offer contraceptives - including emergency contraceptives - on a sliding-fee scale. If this is not an option for you, contact one of the clinics we fund. If you don't qualify for Apple Health, the application checks to see if you can get a subsidy to help pay for your Health Benefit Exchange plan. You can apply for Apple Health or sign up for a Health Benefit Exchange plan through the Washington Health Plan Finder. If you are not eligible for Apple Health you might be eligible for Family Planning Only (for instance there are no citizenship requirements for Family Planning Only.) Both also offer other family planning services. Worried about cost?Īll insurance plans offered through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange must cover contraceptives - including emergency contraceptives - at no cost to you (even if you haven't met your deductible).Īpple Health (Medicaid) and Washington's Family Planning Only program also cover contraceptives at no cost to you. It offers tools, materials, research, and provider articles at Bedsider Providers. Bedsider is a research based non-profit, non-partisan organization operated by Power to Decide.īedsider information is also available in Spanish at Bedsider Espanol.
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