Contraceptive Implants: Access and Coverage in the U.S. Published: Jul 8, 2026

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/contraceptive-implants/?utm_campaign=KFF-This-Week&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--up-u2cKBPE8mRPiOQzvr7oBEOQyAN3_Vm365y_aKQoCw7zzoov5G5Vlm_-aKSiFXR_8W9RQNIBXFQO1--04Yl9HQEHg&_hsmi=427848216&utm_content=427848216&utm_source=hs_email The contraceptive implant is the most effective reversible birth control method available. Implants, along with intrauterine devices (IUDs), are known as long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) because they can be used to prevent pregnancy for several years and can be removed at any time. Implants have been available since the 1990s and have undergone substantial design modifications since their debut. The newest generation implant was introduced to the U.S. market in 2006 and remains the only contraceptive implant available in the U.S. Barriers to implant use include limited awareness and availability, high up-front costs for clinicians to stock the device, and required insertion and removal by a trained clinician. This fact sheet provides an overview of contraceptive implants including use, availability, and financing.