Here's a listing of abortion funds and the steps to take in order to get financial assistance if you need an abortion or emergency contraceptives.

These local, multi-state and nationwide organizations can provide financial assistance and support your logistical needs as you arrange for your abortion. Follow these steps to find funds that can help cover abortion care expenses. There may be more than one local or national abortion fund that can help you and you may need to combine resources.

  1. First, find out if you have insurance that covers your abortion. Call your insurance company to ask if abortion is a covered benefit, and ask for an in-network clinic. You can often find their phone number on the back of your insurance card. If you know you have Medicaid, check this Medicaid information to find out if your state covers abortion.
  2. Make an appointment at a clinic for your abortion before searching for funding. Call different clinics to find which one costs the least. Tell the clinic if you can’t afford it and ask if there are any discounts. It’s fine to make an appointment for your abortion even if you’re not sure how you’ll pay for it. Clinics don’t charge you for rescheduling. Find a clinic.
  3. Add up how much you can cover on your own. Abortion funds often don’t have the money to cover the entire cost of your abortion, so any money you can contribute will be important.
  4. The list of organizations below can help cover expenses. To maximize your funding sources, search the state where your clinic appointment is located, as well as your home state if they are not the same. Organizations listed here are local (state), multi-state, and nationwide funds. All may apply to you.
  5. Read the instructions before you contact an abortion fund on the list. You’ll find out if you qualify for funding and learn the best way to contact them.
  6. Contact lots of places. There may be more than one local or national fund that can help you with your abortion cost or other things you need on your way to getting an abortion, such as transportation and childcare. You may need to combine funds from several sources to maximize your coverage.