Abortion Care in Washington: Costs, Coverage, and Access
This article walks you through the cost of abortion in Washington, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care.
How much does an abortion in Washington cost?
Abortion pill prices in Washington range from $0 with insurance to $650, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options. However, the cost of a medication abortion in Washington can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane.
Cost Breakdown for Abortion in Washington
| Type of abortion | Cost in Washington |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| *Depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy. Source: ANSIRH Trends in Abortion Care in the United States, 2017–2023 | |
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.
Does Medicaid cover abortion in Washington?
Yes. Washington Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program, covers both medication abortions and in-person procedural abortions. In fact, Medicaid offers After Pregnancy Coverage (APC), or health care services for 12 months after a pregnancy ends. This includes pregnancies that end through abortion. If you do not have Medicaid before becoming pregnant, you may be able to get pregnancy-related Medicaid which covers abortion.
Insurance Coverage with Hey Jane
Hey Jane patients who get treatment in Washington can use Aetna, Cigna, and Sana Benefits insurance plans to pay for their medication abortion. We're actively working to expand coverage. 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.
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
Where can I get an abortion in Washington?
Abortion is legal throughout the state of Washington from big cities like Seattle and Spokane to more rural towns. Depending on factors like where you live in Washington 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 Washington
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.
Virtual and In-Person Abortion Providers in Washington by City
| City | Abortion providers |
|---|---|
| Auburn, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find an Auburn clinic |
| Everett, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find an Everett clinic |
| Kennewick, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Kennewick clinic |
| Lynnwood, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Lynnwood clinic |
| Pasco, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Pasco clinic |
| Puyallup, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Puyallup clinic |
| Renton, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Renton clinic |
| Richland, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Richland clinic |
| Seattle, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Seattle clinic |
| Spokane, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Spokane clinic |
| Tacoma, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Tacoma clinic |
| Vancouver, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Vancouver clinic |
| Yakima, WA | Medication abortion pills: Hey Jane; Procedure: Find a Yakima clinic |
This table outlines where Hey Jane provides virtual abortion care in Washington and includes links to in-person clinics by city.
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