Wondering if your insurance will pay for your girlfriend’s abortion? The answer is likely no. Most insurance plans won’t provide coverage for girlfriends. Instead, insurance will cover spouses and dependents (like children), depending on the type of coverage you have.
If you’re worried about the cost of an abortion, read on to learn more about what to expect financially. Or, if you and your girlfriend are looking for pregnancy services and information, contact Choices Family Resource Center to schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment.
Financial Costs of Abortion
How much an abortion costs will depend on many factors, like how far along your girlfriend is in her pregnancy. For example, earlier in pregnancy, abortion costs average around $800, while later on in pregnancy, the costs could range from $1,500- $2,000.
The price discrepancy reflects the difficulty and risks that come with earlier abortions versus later abortions. For example, later on in pregnancy, the fetus is much larger and more developed, and later-term abortions must use surgical instruments like forceps.
Emotional Cost of Abortion
While money is one consideration of abortion, it’s also important to think about the emotional cost.
According to a study looking into the link between abortion and mental health complications, it’s clear that “at least some women do have significant mental health issues that are caused, triggered, aggravated, or complicated by their abortion experience.”
As you talk with your girlfriend about her pregnancy and the available options, it’s so critical to make sure you both understand how abortion might affect you both emotionally.
Next Steps
Whether you and your girlfriend wish to learn about the risks and side effects of this procedure or want to learn more about your other options, we’re here for you both. Contact us today to learn how we’re here to help you navigate this time—and beyond.
You both aren’t alone in this. At Choices Family Resource Center, we’re here for you.
*Choices Family Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.