Answers to Some Common FAQs about Birth Control in Missouri

Birth control is an incredible tool that gives you the power to make your own plans, on your own schedule, and on your own terms. Unfortunately, there’s still confusion in Missouri about the legality of birth control. Polling suggests up to 40% of Missourians do not believe or know that IUDs are legal, and more than 50% of Missourians do not believe or know that emergency contraception is legal as well.

To help clear some of the confusion, here are the answers to some common questions that people have about birth control in Missouri. 

Is birth control legal in Missouri?

Yes, birth control IS legal in Missouri. All methods are available in the state and you can get the method of choice for free, or at a low-cost, at your nearest The Right Time health center.

What methods are legal? 

Every method of contraception is available at your nearest The Right Time health center. There are IUDs, implants, rings, pills, patches, and more – and every method is legal.

What about IUDs and emergency contraception (aka “the morning-after pill”) – can I get those without breaking the law?

Yes – it is legal for you to get an IUD or emergency contraception. 

What if I don’t have insurance? Can I still get birth control in Missouri? 

Yes! Patients who are uninsured or underinsured can visit their nearest The Right Time health center to get free or low-cost birth control.

For answers to more specific questions about birth control, make an appointment to talk to a provider at your nearest The Right Time health center.