How to get an abortion in California: Clinics, costs, and laws
This article walks you through the cost of abortion in California, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care. Abortion is legal throughout the state of California from big cities like Los Angeles and San Diego to more rural towns.
California Abortion Cost
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.
Estimated costs for treatment:
- 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. 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?
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. This data outlines where Hey Jane provides virtual abortion care and in-person options by city:
- Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and San Diego: Medication abortion pills via Hey Jane or in-person procedures at local clinics.
- Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose: Medication abortion pills via Hey Jane or in-person procedures at local clinics.
- Fresno, Oakland, and Riverside: Medication abortion pills via Hey Jane or in-person procedures at local clinics.
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. If you’re eligible, our clinical care team will guide you through the process to receive FDA-approved abortion pills.