There are literally millions of considerations when it comes to abortion. Which method do you prefer? It can be physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. How to take care of yourself during the toll. If you should tell someone you trust and love. And perhaps the biggest factor is whether you can afford it.
when Roe vs. Wadefall of The outlawing of abortion in certain regions of the country has made access to health care even more difficult. More and more people may now have to travel across state lines to receive medical treatment.
“In these states, clinics will be closed, people will not be able to receive treatment, and people will have to scramble or travel to other states to get the resources they need.” said Rachel Fay, vice president of policy and strategy.Partnerships with non-profit organizations power to decide.
Additional transportation costs like lodging, rental cars, gas, flights, and food can really start to add up. With these additional cost They range from $500 to over $3,000. And we haven’t even mentioned the actual The procedure itself tends to cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, especially depending on the details. when you will be cared for, because According to , costs typically increase with gestational age. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
We know that managing your reproductive health shouldn’t be this complex or overwhelming. But the good news is that there are still plenty of options for abortion care, some of which won’t hit your wallet hard. Read on to find out everything you need to know, including where to go, how much to prepare, and whether having insurance plays a role when planning an abortion.
wait a minute. Remember the states that have banned abortion?
Fast forward to 2022. egg When it was first repealed, 13 states either immediately banned abortions or did so within 30 days of repeal, thanks to “trigger laws.” Those states are: Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a family physician and abortion care provider in rural Idaho, has seen the impact: eggwitness the fall of “patient [in Idaho] They are traveling further than ever before, from Oregon to Washington to Montana to Nevada to Utah, and bearing all the costs and impacts to their lives for the care they need,” she says. . There aren’t enough options. ”
This is just further evidence that access to abortion is a racial and social justice issue.Recent research shows that restrictions and bans disproportionately impact Black people, people of color, and the poor, who often receive lower-quality health care to begin with. the study Compiled by the Urban Renewal and Education Center. “The biggest barriers are faced by people who struggle to make a living because of systemic economic racism,” Fay said. “On top of all of this, this is a racist policy.”
Gotcha. So, how much does an abortion cost?
The cost of an abortion depends on the progress of the pregnancy. Then there is the actual procedure itself, and costs vary. The main types and how much they cost are as follows:
medical abortion
If you’ve ever heard a doctor talk about “medicinal” or “nonsurgical” abortions, they are basically referring to abortion pills. But the process, which essentially induces an abortion, actually requires him to take two separate (and very difficult to pronounce) pills. One is mifepristone, which blocks the hormones that allow a fetus to attach and grow in the uterus, and the other is misoprostol. After 1 to 3 days, the uterus empties, essentially resulting in excess menstrual flow. There has been a lot of drama with federal authorities over these drugs in recent months, but for now both are still legal. Medication abortion is best performed only within the first 10-11 weeks of pregnancy.
according to planned parenting, Medication abortion can cost up to $750However, it depends on your insurance status, state of residence, and access to other funding sources. abortionfinder.org there is State-by-state guide We can help you find a clinic near you where you can find a medical abortion provider or talk about possible financial assistance.There is also that Hi, Janeis a virtual clinic that provides abortion pills to patients by mail and also accepts insurance and sliding scale pricing.
The thought of finding an abortion pill in your mailbox may be a little scary, but that’s understandable, especially since there’s no doctor’s visit involved. But don’t worry. Abortion pills are one of the most common and safest ways to end an unwanted pregnancy. more than half of abortions This is currently happening in the United States. And if you want to hear about her 5 IRL women who turned to Hey Jane to secure abortion pills (totaling her 30,000 pregnant women!) and how much they paid for it. Please see below.
abortion surgery
These are another way of saying “in-clinic” abortions, which are performed within 19 weeks and 6 days of your last period. planned parenting. There are two different types of surgical abortions.
suction abortion
According to , this method uses gentle suction to remove the fetus from the uterus and is usually targeted between 14 and 16 weeks of pregnancy. planned parenting. This is the most common type of in-clinic abortion care, and all work is usually completed within his hour. Costs can come from anywhere From $500 to over $2,000depends on how far along the pregnancy is.
Dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortion
A D&E abortion is similar to aspiration in that it also uses suction, but D&E requires medical tools to completely empty the uterus, including any remaining endometrial tissue. These tend to be less common than aspiration abortions; yExpect costs to range from about $1,000 to $2,000, with costs increasing into the low thousands of dollars as the pregnancy progresses.Based on information from planned parenting. (By the way, the price after 14 weeks also includes sedation for the surgery).
Does insurance cover abortion?
Hmm, that’s complicated.According to the Guttmacher Institute, eight states cover abortion. If you have private insurance: California, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Up to 25 other states also ban or limit insurance coverage for abortion. This restriction allows the insurance to be used for abortions in cases of life-threatening situations, incest, and rape.
If you have private insurance (through your employer, parent, guardian, etc.), call your insurance company directly and ask if your insurance will cover abortion care. Be sure to clarify whether there are any restrictions based on the method of abortion.
Can I use Medicaid to cover abortion costs?
For people enrolled in Medicaid or a government health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act, insurance is It may also cover abortion.depending on your state. For example, Medicaid can cover abortion, but only in cases of rape, incest, or life-threatening situations. The problem is that some clinics may not offer Medicaid.
“So what’s actually happening with these plans is that on the back end they separate individual contributions from the federal premium subsidy so that it doesn’t apply to abortion coverage. “There are,” Fay explains. “Abortion is medical care. It’s basic medical care. But in reality, that’s how it works.”
Again, the best way to find out whether your insurance plan covers abortion care is to contact your insurance company directly.
How can I cover the cost of an abortion without health insurance?
If you don’t have insurance, you have the option of covering the cost of an abortion. Here are the resources you can access for support:
Women’s reproductive rights support project
If you go to a clinic, be sure to ask if sliding scale payments are available to cover your costs and if there is a connection with the clinic. abortion fund. Either way, affordable abortion care is still available. This battle isn’t over yet.
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