Extra Financial Assistance - National Network of Abortion Funds

Can I Get a Discount at My Clinic?

Some clinics offer discounts to people who can’t pay for their abortions. Sometimes, these discounts come from a clinic’s internal abortion fund. Other times, the discounts are based on income. If you need to make an appointment with a clinic, find one with I Need an A. Learn about the discounts your clinic offers by checking their website or calling.

If the discount is based on income, the process can get complicated. But don’t worry. We’ll guide you through it.

Step 1: Check Income Guidelines

Step 2: Check if Medicaid Covers Abortion in Your State

If Medicaid covers abortion in your state, income-based discounts from the clinic are unavailable.

But if you live in a state where Medicaid covers abortion, you might be able to get an abortion for free through government insurance.

Visit Abortion & Medicaid to learn more about applying and eligibility.

Abortion & Medicaid

Step 3: Find Your Clinic; Determine Your Discount

If your appointment is with Planned Parenthood, ask about the Justice Fund:

The Justice Fund is a Planned Parenthood program that ensures all people, regardless of income or residence, can access safe, legal abortion services.

After you’ve made an appointment, tell Planned Parenthood you need extra financial support to pay for your abortion, and they will help you apply.

Other clinics may offer discounts:

After you’ve made an appointment at a clinic, call them or check their website to learn about the discounts offered and eligibility requirements.

No Clinic Discounts? Call Your Abortion Fund and NAF.

If your clinic doesn’t offer discounts, and Medicaid doesn’t cover abortion in your state, you can still get help.

First, reach out to your local abortion fund, which may be able to cover some of the costs, including the procedure, travel, and lodging.

Learn more about abortion funds at Fast Facts About Abortion Funds.
Visit Find a Fund to locate your abortion fund (or funds).

Then, call or chat with the National Abortion Federation Hotline (NAF Hotline) and learn if you’re eligible for a discount. You can reach this Hotline by phone at 1-800-772-9100 or connect with a Hotline worker over chat on their Hotline Homepage.

The NAF Hotline helps with income-based discounts. Check Federal Poverty Guidelines to see if you qualify.

Make an appointment at a clinic before you call or chat with the NAF Hotline. You need an appointment before applying for a discount, so schedule one even if you aren’t sure how to pay for your abortion. You can always change your appointment. Clinics don’t charge for rescheduling.

Tips for calling the NAF Hotline

Because many people need extra financial support for their abortions, getting through to the NAF Hotline can be hard.

Follow these tips and be patient.

Call early and call late.

Call non-stop.

Ask for help from someone you trust.

Don’t give up.