Comprehensive Guide to Abortion Care and Medication in Washington and North Carolina
This article walks you through the cost of abortion in Washington, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care. Cost should never be a barrier to abortion care.
Abortion Services in Washington State
Abortion is legal throughout the state of Washington from big cities like Seattle and Spokane to more rural towns. Abortion pill prices in Washington range from $0 with insurance to $650, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options.
Cost and Insurance Coverage
However, the cost of a medication abortion in Washington can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane. Will my insurance cover an abortion in Washington? Most likely, yes! Private insurance and Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) can bring the cost of abortion care to as low as $0 depending on your plan. Washington Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program, covers both medication abortions and in-person procedural abortions.
Below is a breakdown of the estimated costs for care:
- Procedural in-clinic abortion (avg.): $662 to $750
- Abortion pills (avg.): $650
- Abortion pills with Hey Jane: $299 to $499 (and as low as $0 with insurance)
Accessing Care at Home
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 Washington 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.
Virtual care allows you to consult with a licensed provider via chat or video call, have abortion pills mailed to you, and take treatment from the comfort of home. Hey Jane provides virtual abortion care in several cities, including:
- Seattle, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Auburn, Renton, and Everett, WA
Accessing Abortion Pills in North Carolina
You can buy an abortion pill online and get it by mail in North Carolina. The FDA has approved abortion pills by mail from U.S. based abortion providers for all 50 U.S. states including North Carolina. Aid Access will help you order abortion pills and have them delivered to your NC home in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, or anywhere else in the State of North Carolina.
Steps to Order in North Carolina
- Start your online consultation: You will be asked some questions about your health and pregnancy to ensure you are eligible.
- Approval and Payment: The abortion pill service costs $150 USD when shipping the pills to North Carolina.
- Receive abortion pills by mail: The pills will be shipped by mail to your home in NC within 24 hours of your order being approved. Reliable abortion pill shipping to North Carolina takes 1-5 days.
If you cannot afford this, please tell us you need help after you fill in the form. Abortion funds can cover the full or partial cost of treatment as well as travel if you're not able to get care locally. For the most up to date information about abortion laws in North Carolina, visit Guttmacher Institute, Center for Reproductive Rights, or AbortionFinder.org.