How to get an abortion in California: Clinics, costs, and laws

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

Abortion pill prices in California range from $0 with insurance to $612, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options. However, the cost of a medication abortion in California can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane.

Type of abortion Cost in California
Procedural in-clinic abortion $885 to $1,364*
Abortion pills (avg.) $612
Abortion pills with Hey Jane $299 to $499 (or as low as $0 with insurance)

*According to UCSF's Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) research.

Will my insurance cover an abortion in California?

Most likely, yes! California Senate Bill 245 states that health insurance plans, including both private insurance and Medi-Cal, cannot require individuals to pay any additional out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for abortion and abortion-related services

Hey Jane patients who get treatment in California can use Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Sana Benefits plans in California to cover the cost of abortion pills insurance plans to pay for their medication abortion. We're actively working to expand coverage.

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 California?

Abortion is legal throughout the state of California from big cities like Los Angeles and San Diego to more rural towns. Depending on factors like where you live in California 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
Bakersfield, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Bakersfield clinic
Chico, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Chico clinic
El Centro, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find an El Centro clinic
Fresno, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Fresno clinic
Long Beach, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Long Beach clinic
Los Angeles, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Los Angeles clinic
Modesto, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Modesto clinic
Oakland, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find an Oakland clinic
Redding, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Redding clinic
Riverside, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Riverside clinic
Sacramento, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Sacramento clinic
Salinas, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Salinas clinic
San Diego, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a San Diego clinic
San Francisco, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a San Francisco clinic
San Jose, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a San Jose clinic
San Luis Obispo, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a San Luis Obispo clinic
Santa Barbara, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Santa Barbara clinic
Santa Maria, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Santa Maria clinic
Stockton, CAMedication abortion pills: Hey Jane
Procedure: Find a Stockton clinic

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

How to get abortion pills in California

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 California to get care with Hey Jane. 

Illustration of items included in Hey Jane medication abortion treatment: abortion pills mifepristone and misorostol, 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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I liked the discreet packaging especially since I live with various people

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I had no complications or problems

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Other options aren't as quick to answer questions

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A stress free abortion

I loved how easy Hey Jane was. It made for a stress free abortion.

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Provided resources for funding and I received a discount code

Hey Jane really made it seamless to order the medication I needed. They also provided resources for funding and I received a discount code through one of them.

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Very fast discrete and affordable

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The simplest, more comfortable care

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Their informative staff is very caring and quick to respond

Hey Jane is there for you during your uncertain hours. They helped me so much with reassurance and guidance. Their informative staff is very caring and quick to respond. Thank you, Hey Jane!

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I felt supported

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Excellent successfully completed medical abortion

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no nausea, almost like period cramps

No nausea, almost like period cramps

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You can do it by yourself

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Would have liked to know all of this sooner

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Truly the best and most thoughtful medical experience I've had

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They also offer resources for expenses if you're struggling

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They checked in on me throughout it

My Hey Jane experience went great. My pills came quick with a pamphlet to walk me through the process which was very helpful. The Hey Jane support team and doctor was there to answer any questions or feedback I had for them and I loved that they checked in on me throughout it. Being able to do everything at my own pace and convenience without feeling hovered over by someone made me feel better about the whole process.

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They follow up multiple times

Worked with me financially and closely with me throughout the procedure. They also follow up multiple times

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There for you when you need reassurance

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The pill came within 2 days

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The privacy was worth it

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The nurses I texted and spoke with were kind, patient, and responsive

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The entire process was easy to navigate

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The medical team is amazing

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The best method of treatment for my situation

Hey Jane helped me feel cared for and confident about receiving a medication abortion. It's an uncomfortable situation at best, but HJ kept me informed about what would happen and the best method of treatment for my situation.

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The availability to order online made my decision easier, quicker.

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The best online medical service

Highly recommend the best online medical service so far

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Supportive, friendly, and informative

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Super affordable

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What you need to know about California abortion laws

Abortion in California is legal until viability (24-26 weeks of pregnancy) as determined by a health care provider. After that, you can have an abortion if your life or health are at risk, or the fetus will not survive. 

In 1967, California became the first state to legalize abortion, and since then, the state has continued to uphold the right to access safe and legal abortion services.  Most recently, California approved Prop 1 in November 2022, which explicitly added abortion and contraception rights to the state constitution. 

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

How late can you get an abortion in California?

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 before fetal viability (typically about 24-26 weeks) as determined by a health care provider. Beyond that, abortion is only legal in California if the pregnant person’s life or health is at risk or if the fetus will not survive.

Who can get an abortion in California?

Anyone with a uterus can get an abortion in California until the pregnancy is viable (usually 24-26 weeks into a pregnancy).

It’s also legal for non-California residents to get an abortion in California within this timeframe. If you live in a state where you’re unable to get an abortion, you can travel to California to get the care that you need. And, as a California 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 California through these timeframes as well. Parental involvement is not required and 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: Viability (24–26 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.

*Gestational limits may vary slightly by provider or state.

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.

Photo of abortion pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, with steps and descriptions of how they work to end an early pregnancy.

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.

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