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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.
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 Jose 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
How to get an abortion at home 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.
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.
All reviews are anonymous to protect the privacy of our patients. To read more patient stories, check out this article featuring Hey Jane in Cosmopolitan.
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Hey Jane made me feel comfortable and everything moved quickly which was important to me. I would recommend Hey Jane to anyone who needs it. Hey Jane feels like something I can turn to.
The response to my request was fast, within 24 hours of the request my prescription was issued to me, and within 24 hours of that the prescription had shipped. I appreciate that cost is adjusted for income, and there was a lot of information available to me for what to expect. It helped alleviate my concerns. Hey Jane’s fast response and presence made receiving an abortion possible for me where other options were hindered by cost of care. Genuinely feels like a life saver for me.
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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.
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.
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:
- The abortion pill is safer than Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- The abortion pill is safer than Viagra (sildenafil)
- Despite myths that say otherwise, having an abortion does not increase your risk for breast cancer and does not cause depression.
If you still have questions or need additional help, check out our resource center or FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions.
Last updated June 24, 2025
Published on:
June 27, 2025
Last updated:
June 27, 2025