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Financial Assistance

We believe cost should never stand in the way of getting the abortion care or birth control you need. Explore financial assistance options for abortion care below, or scroll down to learn about help paying for birth control.

Financial help for abortion care

We work to make abortion care as affordable as possible at carafem. That's why we offer sliding scale pricing based on eligibility, accept private insurance and Medicaid in Illinois and Maryland, and partner with abortion funds that may provide additional financial support.

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Insurance and Medicaid for abortion care

Some private insurance plans cover part or all of an in-person or Video Visit abortion appointment. Please call us at (855) 729-2272 at least 24 business hours before your appointment so we can check your coverage.

We accept Medicaid for abortion care in Illinois and Maryland, for both in-person and Video Visit appointments.

Financial support through carafem

We partner with Justice Funds and the Women’s Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) to help make abortion care more affordable. When you schedule with carafem, we can help determine if you qualify for financial assistance. How this works depends on the type of appointment you choose.

  • Abortion pills by mail (Immediate Evaluation): We'll automatically check your eligibility for financial assistance during your online evaluation. You don't need to do anything extra.

  • In-person or Video Visit appointments: After scheduling your appointment, please call us at (855) 729-2272 so we can check your eligibility for financial assistance.

Additional help from regional abortion funds

If you still need help paying for abortion care after we've checked your eligibility for national funding, you can reach out to one of the regional abortion funds below for additional assistance.

Please call the fund before your appointment with carafem. If you qualify for assistance, the fund will work with carafem directly.

Alabama

Arkansas

Colorado

Connecticut

Washington, DC

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

  • Louisiana Abortion Fund (LAF): Supports people traveling for legal abortion care from Louisiana. Call 844-44-ABORT (22678) and leave a voicemail.

Maryland

Massachusetts

Mississippi

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

  • Live Free Autonomy Collective: Serves people receiving care in or from New Hampshire. Call (603) 395-9078 and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and whether it’s okay for RFFNH to leave a message.

New Jersey

Rhode Island

  • Rhode Island Abortion Fund (RIAF): Serves Rhode Island residents getting care in Rhode Island or traveling from Rhode Island for care. Ask to speak with the clinician during your carafem appointment.

South Carolina

Tennessee

Virginia

Wisconsin

West Virginia

Financial help for birth control

Need help paying for birth control? Financial assistance may be available for certain options. Call us at (855) 729-2272 at least 24 business hours before your appointment to learn what's available and see if you qualify.

  • Liletta IUD: If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for a program that covers the cost of the Liletta IUD. The $185 insertion fee is not covered, and availability may vary.

  • Nexplanon implant: If you don't have insurance and meet income requirements, you may qualify for a discounted Nexplanon implant through the Direct Relief program. Availability may vary, and it can take a few weeks to receive the implant.

Insurance and Medicaid for birth control

We accept many types of health insurance and Medicaid in Illinois and Maryland for in-person birth control appointments. Coverage depends on your plan and the service.

To make your visit as smooth as possible, please call us at (855) 729-2272 at least 24 business hours before your appointment to share your insurance details with us. Our team will quickly verify your benefits and give you a cost estimate before your visit.