Out-of-pocket Costs
We understand that out-of-pocket costs are a big concern and play an important factor in your decision. You can expect to pay about $0-475 for the abortion pill depending on if you chose online care or come into a center, while the in-office procedure costs $550. Additionally, our staff will work with you to check with your insurance company and abortion funds to see if they will cover part or all of your costs — just call us 24 hours in advance of your appointment to get the process rolling.
Abortion Care Costs
Abortion Pill: $450 – 475, depending on location
In-Office Procedure: $550
Video Visit for the Abortion Pill by Mail: $0-249 depending on your eligibility for financial aid.
Immediate Evaluation for Abortion Pill: $0-199 depending on your eligibility for financial aid.
An appointment for the abortion pill with carafem is usually less than an hour long, while an appointment for the in-office procedure takes about 90 minutes. Both types of appointments include a pregnancy test, ultrasound, blood work, and contraceptive counseling, as well as the abortion itself. You will have plenty of time to ask your practitioner questions and go over the educational materials you will receive. Please bring an ID if you plan on using insurance.
We will help verify whether your insurance policy covers our services, and we can also help you file private insurance. If you do not have medical insurance, you will be offered the opportunity to apply for discounts on the cost of service. carafem accepts all major credit cards, gift cards, and FSA/HSA cards.
When you call, we will discuss all your options. In the meantime:
- To check your eligibility for having an abortion at carafem, please click here.
- For more information about the abortion pill, please click here.
- For more information about the in-office procedure, please click here.
- To see reviews of our centers, please click here.
- To find a carafem health center near you, please click here.
Have you thought about birth control? At carafem, we want you to leave with a plan and protection. Please check out our birth control options — we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
Birth Control Costs
Appointment Fee: $50 one-time fee + cost of your contraception
What to expect during your appointment: An appointment for birth control at carafem usually takes less than an hour, and includes ample time to ask your practitioner questions and review the educational materials you will be given. Please note that you do not need an appointment to pick up (external) condoms or emergency contraception (EC). If you would like a prescription for oral contraception (birth control pills), to receive the birth control shot, or have an IUC inserted, then you will need to make an appointment. Please bring an ID.
Support on your schedule: To schedule an appointment, call us day or night.
Insurance: We now accept Cigna, Blue Cross, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Maryland Medicaid. (Consider contacting your insurance provider prior to your appointment with us to see if your policy covers our services.)
Birth Control Options & Cost:
| Birth Control | Costs |
|---|---|
| Condoms | $3 / six |
| Birth control pills | $15 / month |
| Depo Provera | $100 / injection |
| Emergency contraception (EC) | $25 / each |
| Abortion pill | $450-600, Depending on location |
| Abortion pill | $0-249, At Home Abortion Pill Care |
| Implant | fees vary (oftentimes covered by insurance) |
| Intrauterine Devices (IUC / IUD) | fees vary (oftentimes covered by insurance) |
Insurance
At most locations, carafem participates with several insurance companies and we are happy to help you use your health insurance in our office. Because each insurance company offers different plans, and benefits vary from plan to plan we must be able to verify what your insurance will pay towards an abortion, IUD or implant before you are seen.
Please make sure you have talked to our staff at least 24 hours before your appointment by calling us at (855) Say-Cara and providing your insurance information. This way we can confirm how much of our fees may be covered by your insurance, and what will need to be paid out of pocket.
Medicaid is accepted in some locations. carafem may be able to accept Medicaid depending on location.
Financial Assistance
Abortion care should be accessible to all who want it — cost should never be a reason you can’t get an abortion with carafem. We partner with abortion funds to offer financial assistance to those who qualify, and accept health insurance for in-person appointments. If you are concerned about being able to pay for your abortion appointment with carafem, please visit this page or call us at (855) Say-Cara, and we will work with you to ensure you receive the compassionate, high-quality abortion care you deserve.
