Cost is one of the first questions many women ask when considering abortion. While it’s understandable to want a straightforward answer, the total expense often depends on more than the procedure itself.
Where you live, the stage of pregnancy, the type of abortion, travel, and follow-up medical needs can all affect the overall cost. Before focusing on expenses alone, it’s important to understand your pregnancy and the options available to you. Choices Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy services and options education to help you get all the information you need.
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Understand the Full Picture
Currently, abortion is permitted through viability (typically around 23 to 24 weeks of gestation) due to the passing of Amendment 3. However, women who are further along and seeking an abortion would need to travel to another state.
Depending on your circumstances, additional costs could include lab work, travel to another state, lodging, childcare, time away from work, prescription medications, or follow-up appointments. If unexpected complications require additional medical treatment, those expenses may also need to be considered.
Get the Facts on Insurance Coverage
If you’re researching abortion, it’s also helpful to understand state-specific coverage before making any decisions.
Missouri Medicaid covers abortion costs only in cases of rape, incest, or life endangerment. Additionally, if you have a private insurance plan and your situation does not apply to these exceptions, you would have needed to purchase additional coverage beforehand for the procedure to be covered.
It’s also important to remember that out-of-pocket costs vary widely depending on the procedure. Surgical abortions can use local anesthesia or sedation, making the procedure cost more.
Learn More About Your Pregnancy First
Before deciding which pregnancy option to pursue, it’s important to confirm key details about your pregnancy.
An ultrasound can determine the stage of your pregnancy, whether your pregnancy is located inside the uterus, and whether your pregnancy is progressing. It can also identify an ectopic pregnancy, which requires emergency medical treatment to prevent life-threatening complications.
Having this information first helps you make decisions based on your specific situation rather than estimates. That’s why Choices Pregnancy Center offers free abdominal ultrasounds following a positive test or proof of pregnancy.
Get the Information You Need
Questions about cost are important, but they’re only one part of a much bigger decision.
Choices Pregnancy Center is here to provide the information and resources you need to feel confident during the decision-making process. Schedule a free appointment today.
Choices Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.