Abortion in Georgia: Laws, costs, and where to access care

If you’re in Georgia and need abortion care, you have safe, legal options—but access is challenging as abortion is banned after about six weeks with few exceptions.

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Is abortion legal in Georgia? 

Yes, but typically only for extremely early pregnancies. As of October 2024, Georgia has upheld a ban on abortion if there is a “fetal heartbeat,” which is around six weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions. That is before many people even know they’re pregnant. To see how far along your pregnancy is, you can use our pregnancy calculator.

If a “fetal heartbeat” cannot be detected yet, you This guide walks you through what abortion costs in Georgia, what state law allows, and where you can find trusted providers in-state—or how you can travel to nearby states. Hey Jane is a leading virtual abortion clinic in the U.S., but does not currently serve patients in Georgia.Hey Jane is a leading virtual abortion clinic in the U.S., but does not currently serve patients in Georgia. get an abortion, but there are still burdensome barriers to care, including:

• Extra visits and delays: Patients must receive counseling and then wait at least 24 hours before getting an abortion.
• Unnecessary testing: An ultrasound is required even if there’s no medical reason for one, in order to determine if a “fetal heartbeat” is detectable.
• Minors: Parental or guardian notification is required before a minor can get an abortion, although a judge can provide an exception to this requirement.
• Medicaid coverage: Medicaid does not cover abortion care in Georgia, except in very limited cases.

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What are the exceptions to Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban?

Abortion is only allowed after around six weeks of pregnancy in Georgia if a physician determines that:

• The pregnant person is experiencing a medical emergency
• When the fetus is not expected to survive pregnancy.
• When the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest (only in pregnancies up to 20 weeks)

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What types of abortion are available in Georgia?

There are two main types of abortion:

• Medication abortion (the abortion pill): Uses two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol to end a pregnancy. This option is available up to around 6 weeks of pregnancy in Georgia, or up to 10 weeks if you qualify for an exception.
• Procedural abortion (in-clinic): A clinician removes the pregnancy during a short procedure. This option is available up to around 6 weeks of pregnancy in Georgia for elective abortions, or later in limited circumstances.

Both methods are safe, effective, and commonly used in the U.S. The right option for you depends on how far along your pregnancy is, your health history, and your personal preference. You can use our pregnancy calculator to estimate how many weeks pregnant you are—as well as learn about your options.

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Find abortion care options near Georgia

As of November 2025, there are 13 in-person abortion clinics in Georgia. 

If you don’t live near one of these cities, or if you are more than 6 weeks pregnant, it may be easier to travel to a state with less restrictions. Unfortunately, Georgia is surrounded by many restrictive states, which may require travel to North Carolina, Virginia, or Illinois where abortion care is more accessible. Your options will vary depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy, and what type of abortion you’re looking for.

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How to get abortion pills near Georgia

If you can travel, you may be able to get care through Hey Jane. Hey Jane provides access to abortion pills by mail to 22 states, including Virginia and Illinois. If you’re physically located anywhere in one of Hey Jane’s states, you can start your consultation right away. Once approved, you can have your medications shipped to any convenient in-state address—such as a hotel, short-term rental, friend’s house, PO Box, or FedEx pickup location.

Beware of fake clinics in Georgia

When looking for an abortion provider, make sure to use trusted resources like INeedAnA.com or AbortionFinder. That’s because there are fake clinics (sometimes called crisis pregnancy centers) that may seem like a real clinic but are not—and they try to convince abortion seekers to continue their pregnancy. These fake clinics often use misinformation or scare tactics to prevent people from accessing real abortion care, and are not bound by HIPAA to keep medical information private. (Horrible, we know!)

Georgia has at least 95 fake abortion clinics—thats more than 7 times the number of real ones. Because fake clinics can change names or aren’t consistently tracked, different sources list slightly different information. If you’re not sure about a clinic, you can check either exposefakeclinics.com or crisispregnancycentermap.com.

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How much does it cost to get an abortion in Georgia?

The average cost of abortion depends on factors like how far along the pregnancy is, what type of abortion you get, the provider you choose, and related costs like transportation and travel. While Hey Jane does not serve patients in Georgia, below are the average costs local providers have reported to the research group ANSIRH.

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How much does it cost to travel for an abortion?

Because Georgia bans abortion after around six weeks with limited exceptions, many abortion-seekers need to travel out of state for care. That means budgeting for:

• Transportation: Gas, bus tickets, or airfare to a state where abortion is less restricted.
• Lodging: A hotel, rental, or friend’s place to stay if you need to remain overnight.
• Childcare or time off work: Covering care for children or taking unpaid time away from your job.
• Meals: Stocking up on easy-to-transport food or ordering take-out while away from home.

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Does insurance cover abortion in Georgia?

It’s possible! Private insurance can bring the cost of abortion care to as low as $0 depending on your plan’s out-of-pocket expenses. That includes your co-pay or co-insurance fees and whether or not you've hit your deductible (the initial cost you have to pay out-of-pocket before insurance starts to cover medical costs). Check with your insurance provider by calling the number on the back of your card for more information about coverage.

However, Georgia prohibits marketplace insurance plans from covering abortions except for medical emergencies.

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Does Medicaid cover abortion in Georgia?

Generally, no. Georgia’s Medicaid program generally follows the Hyde Amendment, restricting the use of federal funds for abortion except:

• When the pregnant person’s life is at risk.
• In cases of rape and incest.

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How to protect your privacy while searching for abortion care 

If you live in Georgia and are looking for abortion care, you may want to take extra steps to keep your search private. Here are a few tips:

• Use personal devices: Search on your own phone, laptop, or email—not on work, school, or government devices.
• Be careful online: Search with browsers that protect your privacy (read more here)
• Rely on trusted hotlines: Use confidential hotlines and text lines vetted by reputable reproductive health organizations. 
• Lean on support networks: Reach out to friends or family you trust for help, information, or emotional support.

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Abortion is a basic health care right

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.

Despite this, state restrictions and distance from states with more abortion access can make it harder to get care in Georgia—but not impossible. 

If you need help finding a trusted provider, use resources like Abortion Finder, INeedAnA.com, or Plan C to explore your options. And if you can travel to a nearby state like Illinois or Minnesota, you may be eligible for virtual abortion care through Hey Jane. 

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Support abortion access in Georgia

In an ongoing case—State of Georgia v. SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective—abortion care providers argued that Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban is unconstitutional. Although a state trial court is reviewing the case, the Georgia Supreme Court has left in place the 6-week ban in the meantime, putting thousands of pregnant people at risk of harm.

The threat to abortion in Georgia has never been higher. Learn more about how Hey Jane has always stood up for abortion access.

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