Dr. Susan Gorman displays the Skyla IUD, left, and the Mirena IUD, at High Lakes Gynecology in Redmond, Ore., Jan. 14, 2015. (Andy Tullis/The Bulletin via AP)
WINNIPEG — Manitobans will soon benefit from cost savings as the province introduces no-cost coverage for prescription birth control starting Tuesday, October 1.
“Prescription birth control is a right, not a luxury,” said Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara.
“Money should never be a barrier to accessing reproductive health care. Starting Oct. 1, Manitobans will be able to get some of the most common and effective birth control without having to worry about the cost. This will save people hundreds of dollars and it will ensure you are fully in control of your body and your choices.”
The Manitoba Pharmacare Program will fully cover the cost of around 60 commonly used birth control methods, including pills, intrauterine devices, and hormone injections. Residents can obtain a prescription from their doctor, nurse practitioner, or at walk-in clinics and hospitals.
Eligible Manitobans who are not covered by other federal or provincial programs can access free birth control by presenting their prescription and Manitoba Health Card at a pharmacy.
