New Mexico Abortion Cost and Access to Care

This article walks you through the cost of abortion in New Mexico, breaking down prices, insurance coverage, financial help, and how to access care. Abortion is legal throughout the state of New Mexico from big cities like Albuquerque and Las Cruces to more rural towns. It has become a destination for women seeking abortions from nearby states, like Texas, that have banned it following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling ending its recognition of a constitutional right to abortion.

How much does an abortion cost in New Mexico?

Abortion pill prices in New Mexico range from $0 with insurance to $470, depending on your provider, location, and financial assistance options. However, the cost of a medication abortion in New Mexico can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider. The following table outlines the typical costs associated with different types of care in the state:

*Depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy.

Insurance and Medicaid Coverage

Will my insurance cover an abortion in New Mexico? Most likely, yes! Private insurance and New Mexico Medicaid can bring the cost of abortion care to as low as $0 depending on your plan. Patients who get treatment in New Mexico can use Aetna, Cigna, and Sana Benefits insurance plans to pay for their medication abortion.

Does Medicaid cover abortion in New Mexico? Yes. If you do not have Medicaid before becoming pregnant, you may be able to get pregnancy-related Medicaid which covers abortion. Cost should never be a barrier to abortion care.

Financial Assistance and Lowering Costs

If you cannot afford treatment, there are several ways to lower the cost of care, including:

• Abortion funds: These can cover the full or partial cost of treatment as well as travel if you're not able to get care locally.
• Income-based pricing: Available for patients paying out of pocket.
• Payment options: Using HSA or FSA accounts to pay for treatment, or paying over time through Affirm.
• Insurance coverage: That can bring cost as low as $0.

How to Get Abortion Pills by Mail in New Mexico

You can buy an abortion pill online and get it by mail in New Mexico. The FDA has approved abortion pills by mail from U.S. based abortion providers for all 50 U.S. states. Providers like Aid Access and Hey Jane help you order abortion pills and have them delivered to your home in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Farmington, or anywhere else in New Mexico.

Steps to order abortion pills:

1. Start your online consultation: You will be asked some questions about your health and pregnancy to ensure you are eligible.
2. Review and Approval: If you’re eligible, a clinical care team will guide you through the process to receive FDA-approved abortion pills.
3. Receive pills by mail: Reliable abortion pill shipping to New Mexico typically takes 1-5 days. Tracking numbers are provided when the pills are mailed.

Legal Protections in New Mexico

The New Mexico Supreme Court appeared poised to block several local ordinances in the state that aim to restrict distribution of the abortion pill. In March, the state passed a law explicitly blocking local governments from interfering with access to abortion care. Chief Justice Shannon Bacon noted that ordinances designed to prevent providers from offering reproductive healthcare are, by definition, interference. Medication abortion, which involves taking mifepristone with another drug called misoprostol, accounts for more than half of all U.S. abortions.

Provider Availability by City

Virtual care allows you to consult with a licensed provider via chat or video call and have abortion pills mailed to you. Hey Jane and Aid Access provide online abortion pill access throughout New Mexico, including:

• Albuquerque, NM
• Las Cruces, NM
• Santa Fe, NM
• Rio Rancho, NM
• Roswell, NM
• Farmington, NM
• Clovis, NM
• Hobbs, NM