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I switched to Kaiser last year when I got a new job.  I had just had my "annual" so I just went to their gyn, told him my results were normal, and got my Nuvaring prescription, the doc said it needed special approval but everything went through ok and I got it.  (The pill makes me sick, and it doesn't work if you throw it up!)

It was time for this years "annual" and I had to go to their doc b/c mine (who I LOVE) isn't covered.  Lets just say that my visit reminded me how much I missed my old gyn.  Then afterwards, she tells me that I can't get Nuvaring and that if I want it I have to pay full price ($50/month).  Seriously?!?!  WHY do I pay them every month for insurance?!?!  I called customer service and got the same story and no explaination for why it was covered last year.

I'm SO glad that as of January 1st I'll be on hubby's insurance, I'm just trying to decide if I should buy the rings for the 2 month gap or go without.

I have Kaiser and Nuvaring is covered. I don't think it's Kaiser, per se, but probably depends on the type of Kaiser plan that you have. I love my OBGYN, the pediatrician, our allergist, respiratory therapist -- everyone!

But... it does still suck to pay co-pays on visits and prescriptions since we have to get A LOT due to my daughter's medical condition.

I think all those that have other options are VERY lucky! At one point, I was paying close to $1,000 a month as my contribution for the insurance plan, on top of a $2500 deductible. I actually switched jobs just to have better insurance. Such a pain

On a side note, if you don't want to get PG, I'd either just pay the full price, or see if you can go somewhere like Planned Parenthood to get it for cheaper. It's amazing how easy it is to get PG once you stop b/c... trust me! ;)

I buy my nuva ring birth control from canada for 30 a pack.

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Shipping is fast and free; they mail you 3 months at a time, and it comes in discreet packaging.

Oh and, ite been working for two years now. ;) The only difference is that instead of "packet" it reads, "sachet" on the little envelope it's in.

@CurlyDreamer - I have the HMO, maybe thats the difference?  Weird!

Thanks for the Canada info, I'm going to look into that! 

Haha Kaiser sucks so badly. Especially when you're going to school 500 miles away from the nearest center! I totally hear you on this one. I'm currently paying $90 for my birth control because Kaiser doesn't accept 3 month birth control (despite the variety of health benefits). 

I'm also holding my breath until I get married and get the heck out of the Kaiser system! Great doctors, but bad insurance. 

I also think it what your company offers. I will be signing up for a kaiser plan soon and it covers 100% of almost everything! That includes hospital stays, etc .

But i know what its like having crummy insurance! I had blue shield 2 months and I am so done with them....