Is Birth Control HSA-Eligible? (2026)
Prescription birth control - pills, IUDs, implants, patches, and rings - is HSA-eligible.
Typical Cost
$0–$50/month (pills); $0–$1,300 (IUD insertion)
Details
All FDA-approved prescription contraceptives are HSA-eligible. This includes birth control pills, IUDs (Mirena, Paragard, etc.), Nexplanon implant, NuvaRing, birth control patches, Depo-Provera shots, and diaphragms. Most insurance covers these at $0, but any out-of-pocket costs are eligible. Condoms are also eligible since the CARES Act (see separate entry).
Decision record and source basis
This page applies federal HSA qualified-medical-expense rules using IRS Publications 969 and 502. A product or retailer label does not override the expense purpose, eligibility conditions, or documentation requirement shown above.
Search coverage (12 product and plain-English terms)
birth control implant, birth control pills, contraception, copper iud, depo provera, emergency contraception, iud, kyleena, mirena, nexplanon, nuvaring, plan b.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is birth control HSA-eligible?
Yes. All prescription contraceptives - pills, IUDs, implants, patches, rings, shots - are HSA-eligible.
Is IUD insertion HSA-eligible?
Yes. The IUD device, insertion procedure, and follow-up visits are all eligible.
Is Plan B HSA-eligible?
Yes. Emergency contraception like Plan B is an OTC medication and is HSA-eligible.
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