Should Birth Control Be Free?
If you use contraception, you know that paying for it can make a serious dent in your cash flow. Even if you have insurance, the copay for the Pill tends to be in the $5-$15 per month range. And without insurance, the cost can be so high that it may not even be an option.
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This month, a panel of experts who advise the government will get together to discuss whether or not contraception should be free.
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But some people debate that contraception can't be considered "preventative medicine" because pregnancy isn't an illness or disease. It's important to remember, though, that many women are on birth control for medical reasons. According to a representative for Planned Parenthood, certain contraceptive pills can be used to prevent endometriosis, ovarian cancer, breast and ovarian cysts, iron deficiency anemia, bad premenstrual symptoms, and a number of other conditions.
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Do you think the cost of birth control should be 100 percent covered? Or do you think it should be covered only for women who need to be on it for medical reasons? Should alternatives like condoms be available at no cost under the new health care system?
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