Abortion in Illinois: Cost, Providers, and Laws
This article walks you through the cost of abortion in Illinois, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care.
How much does an abortion cost in Illinois?
Abortion pill prices in Illinois range from $0 with insurance to $499, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options. However, the cost of a medication abortion in Illinois can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane.
| Type of abortion | Cost in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Procedural in-clinic abortion (avg.) | $495 to $1,385* |
| Abortion pills (avg.) | $470 |
| Abortion pills with Hey Jane | $299 to $499 (or as low as $0 with private insurance or Medicaid) |
*According to UCSF's Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) research 2017-2023. Costs range based on gestational age of pregnancy.
Will my insurance cover an abortion in Illinois?
Most likely, yes! Most health insurance plans in Illinois, including Medicaid, cover abortion care. In fact, Illinois Medicaid plans such as Blue Cross Community Health Plans, CountyCare Health Plan, Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, and others cover 100% of treatment costs in most cases. Hey Jane accepts Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Illinois Medicaid, Oscar, and Sana Benefits plans in Illinois to cover the cost of abortion pills.
Does Illinois Medicaid cover abortion?
Yes, and Hey Jane currently accepts Illinois Medicaid for medication abortion care provided to members receiving treatment in Illinois. Medicaid can significantly lower (or eliminate) the cost of care, and includes all the medications you need for treatment and on-demand clinical support via your phone.
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. 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 Illinois?
Abortion is legal throughout the state of Illinois from big cities like Chicago and Springfield to more rural towns. Depending on factors like where you live in Illinois 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. Illinois patients can get medication abortion pills delivered with Hey Jane or access in-person procedures at clinics across the state.
City Abortion providers
- Aurora, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find an Aurora clinic
- Belleville, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Belleville clinic
- Bloomington, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Bloomington clinic
- Bridgeview, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Bridgeview clinic
- Chicago, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Chicago clinic
- Decatur, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Decatur clinic
- Evansville, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find an Evansville clinic
- Hanover Park, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Hanover Park clinic
- Joliet, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Joliet clinic
- Moline, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Moline clinic
- Mount Vernon, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Mount Vernon clinic
- Peoria, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Peoria clinic
- Quincy, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Quincy clinic
- Rockford, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Rockford clinic
- Rock Island, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Rock Island clinic
- Springfield, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Springfield clinic
- Champaign-Urbana, IL: Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Champaign clinic