Out-of-Pocket Costs for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Individuals Enrolled in Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans - Summary - MDSpire

Out-of-Pocket Costs for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Individuals Enrolled in Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans

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  • Mikhaila Richards

  • June 16, 2026

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Objective:

To investigate the out-of-pocket costs associated with long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) among individuals with employer-sponsored insurance, despite ACA mandates for cost-free contraceptive services.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Privately insured users of LARC continue to face out-of-pocket costs despite ACA mandates.
    Interpretation:

    Limitations:
    • The study is limited to individuals with employer-sponsored insurance and may not represent the broader population.
    Conclusion:

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Out-of-Pocket Costs for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Individuals Enrolled in Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans

  • by Mikhaila Richards

  • June 16, 2026

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