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Online Contraceptive and STI Services During COVID-19: What are the
options?
A new KFF data note provides an overview of online options for
contraceptive and STI services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource
also includes an interactive table that shows which platforms are available
in each state and which accept private insurance or Medicaid.
The majority of traditional
family planning clinics are still open for in-person care or are moving to
telehealth services – but some clinics and providers have reduced hours and
limited in-person visits to patients with urgent needs only. There are dozens
of online platforms for contraception and STI management, which offer an
alternative for obtaining care as clinics face staffing shortages and take
measures to scale back in-person visits to reduce the risk of coronavirus
transmission.
While they may offer access to
contraception through a phone app or online platform, there are significant
limitations – especially when it comes to affordability and coverage. Many
online platforms do not accept insurance or Medicaid and do not offer sliding
fee scale options for the uninsured. Unless individuals can find a platform
that accepts their insurance or Medicaid, they can expect to pay considerably
more for contraceptive services and STI treatment than they would for care
obtained in clinical settings, which is typically covered without
cost-sharing.
Filling the need for trusted information on
national health issues, the Kaiser Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization based
in San Francisco, California.
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Online Contraceptive and STI Services During COVID-19: What are the options?
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