The cost of an abortion in Massachusetts can vary depending on where you get it and whether or not you use insurance. According to Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH), the median cost of a medication abortion in Massachusetts in 2021 was $650. However, the median cost of a medication abortion in Massachusetts can be lower with insurance or through a virtual provider like Hey Jane.

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According to ANSIRH, the median cost of procedural abortion services during the first trimester in Massachusetts in 2021 was $700. And the median cost of second trimester procedural abortion services in Massachusetts in 2021 was $725. Private insurance or the state’s Medicaid program, MassHealth, may be able to lower or even eliminate the cost of an abortion depending on your income.

Procedural abortions are generally more expensive than medication abortions, and in-clinic medication abortions are generally more expensive than telehealth medication abortions. But cost is not the only consideration, and patients should consider all relevant factors when choosing what's best for them.

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The cost of treatment with Hey Jane is typically less than the average of the state you’re seeking care in. Your price varies depending on your annual income, if you’re using insurance or paying out-of-pocket, and whether you need financial assistance. We partner with abortion funds to provide financial assistance for people seeking abortions, which can cover up to 100% of treatment costs. Traveling to Massachusetts for an abortion? Funds can help with those costs too.

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How to pay for an abortion in Massachusetts

Cost should never prevent someone from getting an abortion that they need, which is why Hey Jane offers different payment options. We use income-based sliding scale pricing, accept HSA/FSA cards, and partner with select insurance plans (with more plans coming soon).

We also partner with abortion funds that can provide support for eligible patients. Abortion funds can cover the full or partial cost of treatment. Learn more about abortion funds and how they might be able to help you get the care you need.

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Does insurance cover abortion in Massachusetts?

Yes, both private insurance and MassHealth, the state’s medicaid program, can bring the cost of abortion care as low as $0 depending on your plan. This includes your co-pay or co-insurance fees and whether or not you've hit your deductible (the initial cost you have to pay out-of-pocket before insurance starts to cover medical costs). Hey Jane patients who get treatment in Massachusetts can use Aetna, Cigna, and Sana Benefits insurance plans to pay for their medication abortion, and we're actively working to expand coverage to more plans soon.

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How to get financial assistance 

Cost should never prevent someone from getting an abortion that they need, which is why we offer different payment options. We use income-based sliding scale pricing, accept HSA/FSA cards, and partner with select insurance plans (with more plans coming soon).

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We also partner with abortion funds that can provide support for eligible patients. Abortion funds can cover the full or partial cost of treatment. Learn more about abortion funds and how they might be able to help you get the care you need.

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How to get abortion pills in Massachusetts

Telehealth abortion care is a safe and private way to get an abortion from the comfort of your home.

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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. 

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At Hey Jane, we believe in providing private abortion care with holistic medical, emotional, and community support. We determine patient eligibility based on the gestational age of the pregnancy and the person’s medical history. To find out if you’re eligible, fill out our secure, online form. 

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If you’re eligible, our clinical care team will guide you through the process to receive FDA-approved abortion pills. Our fast turnaround times ensure the medications are delivered quickly to your door. We offer ongoing support from our clinical care team, 24/7 support for urgent medical needs, a peer-to-peer community forum, and helpful resources. We also provide financial assistance and accept patients regardless of immigration status.

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What’s included with Hey Jane treatment?

• Consultation with a licensed provider via text, chat, phone, or video call
• Abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol)
• Anti-nausea (ondansetron) and pain (ibuprofen or Tylenol) medicines 
• Detailed treatment guide and online resources
• Secure messaging with our supportive care team 
• 24/7 urgent medical hotline
• Access to The Lounge, our anonymous patient forum

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What you need to know about Massachusetts abortion laws

Right now, you can have an abortion for any reason in Massachusetts until 27 weeks of pregnancy. After 27 weeks, you can have an abortion if three physicians certify that continuation of the pregnancy is likely to result in your death or substantially and irremediably impair your mental or physical health.

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Massachusetts is one of the only southern US states where abortion remains legal into the second trimester, allowing abortions until 27 weeks. Most of the southern states have near-total bans on abortion—meaning Massachusetts has become somewhat of a haven for abortion seekers traveling from restrictive states including Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and others. 

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Despite Massachusetts’s later gestational age restriction, there is no statutory protection for abortion in the Massachusetts constitution, which means that the laws could change at any time.

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Qualified health care professionals, not just physicians, can provide abortions in Massachusetts. This includes Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. 

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Massachusetts abortion laws are constantly evolving. Stay up to date on the latest.

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How late can you get an abortion in Massachusetts?

You can be prescribed abortion medication, a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, up to 10 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period.

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If your pregnancy is further along than that, you can get an elective in-clinic procedural abortion if you are less than 24 weeks pregnant. Beyond that, you can get an abortion if a qualified provider determines it is necessary to preserve the life of the patient or if the fetus has a fatal or grave diagnosis that would require life without extraordinary medical intervention.

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Who can get an abortion in Massachusetts?

Anyone can get an abortion in Massachusetts until 24 weeks of pregnancy, or after 24 weeks if the health and life of the pregnant person is at risk, or if the fetus has a severe or lethal medical condition.

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It’s also legal for non-Massachusetts residents to get an abortion in Massachusetts within those parameters. If you live in a state where you’re unable to get an abortion, you can travel to Massachusetts to get the care that you need.

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The abortion pill explained

Medication abortion is very safe. Complications from this treatment are rare— they occur in less than 1% of patients. When used correctly, the medications work up to 99.6% of the time.

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The abortion pill consists of two medications taken separately—mifepristone and misoprostol. 

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Medication #1: Mifepristone

Mifepristone blocks progesterone, the hormone that’s needed for a pregnancy to develop. Most people don’t experience any side effects and feel totally fine after taking this.

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Medication #2: Misoprostol.

You can choose to take the pills in your vagina or in your cheeks for Step 2. Our treatment guide goes over how to take them both ways — choose the one you prefer. The medicine works equally well either way but can cause more nausea when taken in your cheeks.

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Medication abortions are safe and highly effective

Medication abortion is very safe. Complications from this treatment are very uncommon— they occur in less than 1% of patients. When used correctly, the medications work up to 99.6% of the time.

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Read our guide on what to expect after taking abortion pills for more information.

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Getting a medication abortion does not lower your chances of getting or staying pregnant in the future; it does not cause infertility or cause birth defects in a future pregnancy. In fact, you can get pregnant almost immediately after having an abortion.

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That’s not all:

• The abortion pill is safer than Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• The abortion pill is safer than Viagra (sildenafil)

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Despite myths that say otherwise, having an abortion does not increase your risk for breast cancer and does not cause depression.

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If you still have questions or need additional help, check out our resource center or FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions.

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How to find an abortion clinic in Massachusetts

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant, or prefer to get an abortion in-person, there are some factors to keep in mind when searching for the right abortion clinic.  

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1. First, calculate how far along you are in your pregnancy. Some clinics only offer abortion procedures up until a certain gestational age, so you’ll want to call to confirm that you’re eligible before scheduling. You may also want to consider the cost of an abortion in Massachusetts, which is different for medication versus procedural.  

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2. Beware of fake clinics! When searching for clinics online, use caution. You’ll want to avoid scheduling with a fake clinic, sometimes called a “crisis pregnancy center,” a type of organization that often appears clinical online and in-person, but are generally not medical clinics and are funded by anti-choice organizations aimed at preventing pregnant people from accessing abortion care. Horrible, we know. INeedAnA.com has a helpful search tool for locating real abortion clinics. 

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Abortion in Massachusetts is safe and legal 

And it’s a basic health care need for millions of people who can become pregnant. In fact, about 1 in 4 people with a uterus will have at least one abortion in their lifetime.

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Currently, you can have an abortion for any reason in Massachusetts until 24 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks, you can get an abortion if a provider determines your health and/or life are at risk, or in the case of certain fetal conditions.

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There are several ways to end a pregnancy, including in-clinic procedures and FDA-approved abortion pills which can be taken at home and have less than a 1% risk of complications. Factors like the gestational age of the fetus, your medical history, and your personal preferences will help determine which methods of abortion are best for your situation.

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In pregnancies up to 10 weeks, medication abortion treatments can be completed at home through telehealth providers like Hey Jane. After completing our secure intake process online, you’ll be connected with one of our licensed medical providers. If they determine you’re eligible for treatment, you’ll receive your medication within a few days in discreet packaging, plus anti-nausea medication and ibuprofen to help with any side effects. You’ll continue to have access to our expert and compassionate clinical care team for medical and emotional support along the way.

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Last updated November 13, 2024