How much does an abortion in New York cost?

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This article walks you through the cost of abortion in New York, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care.

Abortion pill prices in New York range from $0 with insurance to $600, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options. However, the cost of a medication abortion in New York can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane.

Type of abortion Cost in New York
Procedural in-clinic abortion (avg.) $701 to $850*
Abortion pills (avg.) $600
Abortion pills with Hey Jane $299 to $499 (and as low as $0 with insurance)

*Depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy
Source: ANSIRH Trends in Abortion Care in the United States, 2017–2023

Will my insurance cover an abortion in New York?

Most likely, yes! Private insurance and New York Medicaid can bring the cost of abortion care to as low as $0 depending on your plan.

Hey Jane patients who get treatment in New York can use Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield (Empire), BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Oscar, and Sana Benefits insurance plans to pay for their medication abortion. We're actively working to expand coverage.

Does Medicaid cover abortion in New York?

Yes! If you do not have Medicaid before becoming pregnant, you may be able to get pregnancy-related Medicaid which covers abortion. Learn more here.

Can I get help paying for an abortion? 

Yes—abortion funds can cover the full or partial cost of treatment as well as travel if you're not able to get care locally. Learn more about abortion funds and how they might be able to help you get the care you need.

Cost should never be a barrier to abortion care. Hey Jane offers several ways to lower the cost of care, including:

  • Insurance coverage that can bring cost as low as $0
  • Income-based pricing for all patients paying out of pocket
  • Using HSA or FSA accounts to pay for treatment
  • Get care now and pay over time through Affirm
  • Financial assistance from Hey Jane’s abortion fund partners

Insurance coverage is not required to get care with Hey Jane—you can also pay for care with Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit and credit card.

Where can I get an abortion in New York?

Abortion is legal throughout the state of New York from big cities like NYC and  Buffalo to more rural towns. Depending on factors like where you live in New York and how far along your pregnancy is, you may have access to nearby in-person clinics. If not, you can travel to clinics somewhere else in the state, or opt for virtual care from a clinic like Hey Jane where you can consult with a licensed provider via chat or video call, have abortion pills mailed to you, and take treatment from the comfort of home.

City Abortion providers
Albany, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find an Albany clinic
Binghamton, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Binghamton clinic
Bronx, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Bronx clinic
Brooklyn, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Brooklyn clinic
Buffalo, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Buffalo clinic
Elmira, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find an Elmira clinic
New York, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Manhattan clinic
Plattsburg, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Plattsburg clinic
Poughkeepsie, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Poughkeepsie clinic
Queens, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Queens clinic
Rochester, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Rochester clinic
Schenectady, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Schenectady clinic
Staten Island, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Staten Island clinic
Syracuse, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Syracuse clinic
Troy, NY Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Troy clinic

This table outlines where Hey Jane provides virtual abortion care in New York and includes links to in-person clinics by city.

How to get an abortion at home in New York

Hey Jane is the leading provider of at-home abortion care in the US. We offer medication abortion care for people who are at least 18 years old and are up to 10 weeks pregnant. You do not need to be a resident of New York to get care with Hey Jane. 

Illustration of items included in Hey Jane medication abortion treatment: abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol, nausea and pain medicines, discreet packaging.

If you’re eligible, our clinical care team will guide you through the process to receive FDA-approved abortion pills. Our fast turnaround times ensure the medications are delivered quickly to your door. We offer ongoing support from our clinical care team, 24/7 support for urgent medical needs, and helpful resources. We also provide financial assistance and accept patients regardless of immigration status. 

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Put me at ease

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Comfortable and thorough

Hey Jane made the experience easy, fast, comfortable and thorough.

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I have very low income but because of Hey Jane I was able to pay for my abortion

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What you need to know about New York abortion laws

Abortion in New York is legal until 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, you can have an abortion if your life or health are at risk, or if the fetus will not survive.

New York legalized abortion in 1970 and has continued to uphold the right to access safe and legal abortion services since then. 

New York abortion laws are constantly evolving. Stay up to date on the latest.

What is the Reproductive Health Act in New York?

The Reproductive Health Act (RHA) in New York, passed in January of 2019, was a landmark law that codified the right to abortion in the state. This aligned New York with the protections established by Roe v. Wade, which was overturned in 2022. 

The RHA moved abortion from the state's penal code to public health law, ensuring that abortion is treated as healthcare rather than a potentially criminal act. 

The RHA also expanded who can perform abortions, allowing licensed healthcare practitioners such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide abortion care, increasing access across the state.

How late can you get an abortion in New York?

You can be prescribed abortion medication, a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, up to 10 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period. Estimate how far along your pregnancy is with our online calculator.

If your pregnancy is further along than that, you can get an elective in-clinic procedural abortion until 24 weeks into pregnancy. Beyond that, abortion is only legal in New York if the pregnant person’s life or health is at risk or if the fetus will not survive.

Who can get an abortion in New York?

Anyone with a uterus can get an abortion in New York until 24 weeks of pregnancy. After that, abortion is only allowed if the life or health of the pregnant person is at risk or if the fetus will not survive.

It’s also legal for non-New York residents to get an abortion in New York within this timeframe. If you live in a state where you’re unable to get an abortion, you can travel to New York to get the care that you need. And, as a New York resident, it’s legal for you to get an abortion in other states that permit abortion. 

College students, minors, and undocumented immigrants all have the right to get an abortion in New York through these timeframes as well. If you're younger than 18, you can consent to an abortion without notifying a parent.

Eligibility Criteria Hey Jane In-person clinics
Age 18+ No legal restriction
Weeks into pregnancy Up to 10 weeks Pills: Up to 10 weeks
Procedure: Up to 24 weeks
Location Mailed anywhere in the state (residency not required) Physically located near a clinic (or able to travel to one)
Immigration status No documentation required. Your care and records are confidential under HIPAA. No documentation required, though may be requested if trying to use Medicaid or public funds.
Gender identity Care is available to anyone with a uterus who meets the clinical criteria, including trans men and non-binary patients.

This table outlines the eligibility criteria for virtual abortion care through Hey Jane compared to in-person abortion options.

The abortion pill explained

The abortion pill is actually two medications taken separately—mifepristone and misoprostol. The first medication, mifepristone, blocks the pregnancy hormone (progesterone), which stops a pregnancy from growing. The second medication, misoprostol, causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus or womb. 

For some, this treatment can feel like a heavy period, but for others, it can feel much more intense. Everyone's experience is different.  

While the majority of abortions performed in the US are medication abortions, about 73% of adults don’t know about this option, and baseless lawsuits only serve to further confuse people.

Image of abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, and explanations of how they work to safely end early pregnancies

Medication abortions are safe and highly effective

Medication abortion is very safe. Complications from this treatment are very uncommon— they occur in less than 1% of patients. When used correctly, the medications work up to 99.6% of the time. Read our guide on what to expect after taking abortion pills for more information.

Getting a medication abortion does not lower your chances of getting or staying pregnant in the future; it does not cause infertility or cause birth defects in a future pregnancy. In fact, you can get pregnant almost immediately after having an abortion.

That’s not all:

If you still have questions or need additional help, check out our resource center or FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions.

How to find an abortion clinic in New York

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant, or prefer to get an abortion in-person, there are some factors to keep in mind when searching for the right abortion clinic.  

  1. First, calculate how far along you are in your pregnancy with our online estimator. Some clinics only offer abortion procedures up until a certain gestational age, so you’ll want to call to confirm that you’re eligible before scheduling. 
  1. Consider factors like the cost, logistics, and experience of an abortion in New York, which is different for medication versus procedural.  
  1. Beware of fake clinics! When searching for clinics online, use caution. You’ll want to avoid scheduling with a fake clinic, sometimes called a “crisis pregnancy center,” a type of organization that often appears clinical online and in-person, but are generally not medical clinics and are funded by anti-choice organizations aimed at preventing pregnant people from accessing abortion care. Horrible, we know. INeedAnA.com has a helpful search tool for locating real abortion clinics. 

Abortion in New York is safe and legal

And it’s a basic health care need for millions of people who can become pregnant. In fact, about 1 in 4 people with a uterus will have at least one abortion in their lifetime.

Right now, you can have an abortion for any reason in New York until 24 weeks. 

There are several ways to end a pregnancy, including in-clinic procedures and FDA-approved abortion pills which can be taken at home and have less than a 1% risk of complications. Factors like the gestational age of the fetus, your medical history, and your personal preferences will help determine which methods of abortion are best for your situation.

In pregnancies up to 10 weeks, medication abortion treatments can be completed at home through virtual providers like Hey Jane. After completing our secure intake process online, you’ll be connected with one of our licensed medical providers. If they determine you’re eligible for treatment, you’ll receive your medication within a few days in discreet packaging, plus anti-nausea medication and ibuprofen to help with any side effects. You’ll continue to have access to our expert and compassionate clinical care team for medical and emotional support along the way.

Abortion pills from Hey Jane Abortion pills from in-person clinics
Consult in 1 business day ✔️ X
Cost $0-$499 $600 (avg.)
Insurance and medicaid accepted ✔️ Private insurance Depends on the clinic
24/7 expert clinical support ✔️ X
Privacy ✔️ May experience protestors
Illustrated step-by-step treatment guide ✔️ X
Convenience from care at home ✔️ X

Comparison based on average offerings and may vary by provider.

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