Contraceptives and condoms can help protect you against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). MIT Health offers a wide variety of contraceptive choices to meet the needs of your lifestyle.
How we can help:
- Checkups and other medical services, including the HPV vaccine and prescriptions for contraception, in Primary Care and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Call 617-253-4481. Testing is free for all registered students. Results are available in approximately four days.
- Contraceptives Prescription tier numbers refer to the pharmacy copay for members of the MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP).
Contraception Table
| CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD | COST* | PRESCRIPTION required? | APPOINTMENT required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condoms | Available on the first floor of MIT Health | No | No |
| Latex (“dental”) dams | Available on the first floor of MIT Health | No | No |
| Diaphragm | No cost under MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Intrauterine device (IUD) | Covered in full at MIT Health only | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Implant (Nexplanon) | Covered in full at MIT Health only | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Oral contraceptives (“the pill”) | Cost varies by brand; Tier 1 (generics) provided at no cost under MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Depo-Provera (injection) | Brand-name Depo-Provera has a copay; generic version provided at no cost under MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Contraceptive patch (Ortho-Evra) | No cost under MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Contraceptive vaginal ring (NuvaRing) | No cost under MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) | Yes | Yes, call Primary Care at 617-253-4481 or schedule online. |
| Emergency contraception | About $40 over-the-counter for adults 17 and over; prescription required for those under 17. | No, unless under 17* | See below* |
*Emergency contraception is available without a prescription for women aged 17 and older at any local pharmacy. If you are younger than 17 and need a prescription for emergency contraception, call Urgent Care at 617-253-1311. If you’ve been sexually assaulted, call Urgent Care or MIT’s 24-hour Violence Prevention & Response helpline at 617-253-2300.