How Much Does Planned Parenthood Abortion Cost?

Updated on October 9, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 14 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

An abortion at Planned Parenthood costs approximately $580 for medication abortion and $600 for first-trimester in-clinic abortion, according to Planned Parenthood’s published national averages. Individual health centers may charge more or less. Later in-clinic abortions can cost approximately $715 to $2,000 or more, depending on how many weeks pregnant the patient is and the services required.

These figures describe abortion care before individual insurance benefits or financial assistance. They are not guaranteed prices at every Planned Parenthood location. Published health-center fees include $500 to $1,101 for medication abortion in one regional affiliate and $600 to $750 at selected centers elsewhere.

The amount a patient pays depends on the provider’s fee, pregnancy duration, insurance coverage, eligibility for financial assistance, and whether travel or additional clinical services are necessary. The most useful estimate is the health center’s complete self-pay quote, followed by a separate calculation of applicable coverage and assistance.

Article Highlights

• Planned Parenthood reports an average medication abortion cost of approximately $580 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 2.4 full-time workdays, before taxes).
• First-trimester in-clinic abortion averages approximately $600 before insurance.
• Planned Parenthood South Atlantic publishes medication abortion estimates of $500–$1,101.
• Selected Maryland centers list early abortion care at $600, while an Ohio surgical center lists $750.
• Second-trimester abortion prices can reach $2,000 or more and vary by pregnancy duration.
• Insurance, state Medicaid rules, abortion funds, and travel assistance can change the patient’s final expense.

How Much Does a Planned Parenthood Abortion Cost?

Planned Parenthood provides medication abortion and in-clinic procedural abortion at participating health centers. Not every location offers both services, and the number of weeks of pregnancy for which care is available differs by provider.

Its national abortion care information reports average self-pay costs of approximately $580 (about 2.4 full-time workdays at $30 per hour) for medication abortion and $600 for first-trimester in-clinic abortion.

Care type or provider example	Published price	Scope
Medication abortion, national Planned Parenthood average	$580	Early medication care
In-clinic abortion, national first-trimester average	$600	First-trimester procedure
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic medication abortion	$500–$1,101	Affiliate planning estimate
Planned Parenthood Maryland medication abortion	$600	Through 11 weeks, 6 days
Maryland in-clinic abortion	$600–$1,000	Through 15 weeks, 6 days
Selected Ohio in-clinic abortion	$750–$1,500	Published gestation-based prices

The table combines national averages with named provider schedules. Those figures have different purposes and should not be averaged together to produce a supposed nationwide rate.

In a broader research sample, the University of California San Francisco’s abortion facility database reported 2023 national median self-pay prices of $563 for medication abortion, $650 for first-trimester procedural abortion, and $1,000 for second-trimester services.

Those figures describe U.S. abortion facilities, not Planned Parenthood alone. They are useful comparison benchmarks but are not October 2026 clinic quotations.

Medication Abortion Costs

Medication abortion involves prescribed medicines to end an early pregnancy. The price can vary according to whether care is provided in person or through an eligible telehealth service and what clinical evaluation is included.

Planned Parenthood’s medication abortion price guidance says treatment can cost up to approximately $800 (about 3.3 full-time workdays at $30 per hour), while its reported average is around $580.

Actual health-center prices demonstrate why the average is not a ceiling. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic lists a $500 base cost and an estimated range extending to $1,101.

Planned Parenthood Northern New England separately describes medication abortion costs of approximately $300–$800 in its regional abortion pill information.

The timing of care matters. Planned Parenthood’s current national material describes medication abortion as an option for eligible patients through approximately 12 weeks of pregnancy, while individual centers may set their own service limits.

Medication abortion should not be confused with emergency contraception. The cost of morning-after pills concerns products used to prevent pregnancy after intercourse, rather than medication used to end an established pregnancy.

In-Clinic Abortion by Gestation

In-clinic abortion prices often rise as pregnancy progresses. The change reflects differences in clinical care, scheduling, staffing, medications, and the procedure required.

Planned Parenthood of Maryland’s published abortion fee schedule lists $600 through 11 weeks and 6 days, $700 from 12 through 13 weeks and 6 days, and $1,000 from 14 through 15 weeks and 6 days.

At the Bedford Heights Surgery Center in Ohio, Planned Parenthood’s center-specific price schedule lists $750 for early in-clinic care, $900–$1,050 at 13 to 14.6 weeks, and higher charges reaching $1,500 for its later listed gestational ranges.

Some New York centers post lower charges for certain later procedures. The Queens center’s abortion listing shows $600 through 13 weeks and 6 days and $750 for 14 through 19 weeks and 6 days.

These differences reflect actual published provider schedules. They should not be interpreted as evidence that a particular procedure is interchangeable across clinics or that every patient qualifies for the displayed price.

Planned Parenthood’s national in-clinic cost explanation places second-trimester averages at approximately $715 earlier in the trimester and $1,500–$2,000 later. Some individual cases and facilities can exceed those figures.

What Does the Quote Include?

The base fee may cover the clinical consultation, medications, procedure, and routine care associated with an abortion. Specific inclusions differ among health centers.

It is inaccurate to automatically add separate ultrasound, laboratory, medication, and follow-up fees to every quoted Planned Parenthood procedure. Some locations bundle necessary services into a package, while others assess additional charges for care outside the standard abortion service.

A Planned Parenthood Greater Ohio fee document identifies self-pay charges by gestational age and says testing, medications, or other care outside the abortion service may carry separate charges.

Published health-center prices should therefore be checked for what is actually included. The final amount may depend on whether additional evaluation, sedation, prescriptions, or follow-up care is needed.

Some patients may also request contraception or STI testing during an appointment. These are distinct services that should not automatically be treated as mandatory abortion fees.

The cost of Planned Parenthood STD testing is relevant only when testing is separately requested or clinically indicated.

A Complete Out-of-Pocket Example

Consider a hypothetical patient attending a Planned Parenthood health center with a published medication abortion charge of $600. Assume that necessary routine care is included in the quoted amount.

The patient has no applicable insurance benefit and receives an approved $250 assistance award. The figures below model the financial result rather than describe a real patient’s bill.

• Published medication abortion charge: $600
• Approved assistance, hypothetical amount: -$250
• Patient payment after assistance: $350
• Additional clinical charges assumed: $0

The modeled patient payment is $350. The assistance award and zero additional charges are scenario assumptions, not promises of availability or coverage.

Now consider a second hypothetical patient quoted $1,000 for an in-clinic procedure at a later gestation. If no insurance or assistance applies, the expected procedure payment is $1,000, subject to the health center’s confirmation of inclusions.

The difference between the two procedure charges is $400. That difference comes from comparing two distinct published fee levels, not from claiming that every patient pays more after a fixed number of weeks.

A meaningful quote must state both the appointment’s price and what will be billed separately. Otherwise, patients may compare incomplete amounts.

The Hidden Cost of Travel

For some patients, the largest extra expense is not a clinical fee. It is travel to a location where appropriate care is available, along with accommodations, transportation, childcare, or unpaid time away from work.

The National Abortion Federation’s assistance information identifies travel, childcare, and missed work as substantial financial barriers. Some patients must attend more than one in-person appointment.

Consider a patient paying a hypothetical $750 procedure charge and traveling to another city. Assume transportation costs $120, lodging $140, and childcare $80.

The combined cost is $1,090, excluding food and lost earnings. Nonmedical expenses add $340, increasing the financial burden by approximately 45% relative to the procedure charge alone.

If the patient must make two otherwise equivalent trips instead of one, the extra travel-related amount could double to $680, bringing the modeled total to $1,430.

These amounts are illustrative assumptions rather than observed typical travel expenses. They show why a lower clinic fee in another city does not necessarily produce a lower complete cost.

State-specific waiting periods and service availability can affect whether extra travel is necessary. Current rules should be checked before arranging care.

Insurance and Medicaid Coverage

Health insurance can reduce out-of-pocket costs, but abortion coverage depends on the plan, state rules, provider participation, and circumstances of the care.

KFF’s 2026 abortion coverage analysis explains that federal Medicaid funds are restricted by the Hyde Amendment, with exceptions involving life endangerment, rape, or incest. States may use their own funds to cover abortion care more broadly.

As of July 2026, KFF identified 21 states using state Medicaid funds to cover abortion beyond federal restrictions. Other states follow narrower coverage rules, and some have abortion bans with limited exceptions.

Coverage should not be inferred simply from having a Medicaid card or a private insurance policy. Plan limitations, in-network status, and state law can all affect the patient’s payment.

For a patient with a covered procedure and no applicable cost-sharing, the out-of-pocket clinical charge may be $0. That outcome depends on confirmed coverage and is not a nationwide guarantee.

Another patient with an uncovered $750 procedure could owe the entire amount unless separate assistance applies.

For accurate budgeting, patients can ask the provider to check insurance participation and request an estimate of their financial responsibility before the appointment.

Financial Assistance Options

Planned Parenthood affiliates may offer financial assistance directly or connect patients with organizations that help pay for clinical services and related travel.

The National Abortion Federation operates patient support services, while independent abortion funds may provide assistance for care, transportation, lodging, or other practical needs.

Funding is not automatic. Assistance depends on available resources, eligibility, provider coordination, and the specific organization.

Planned Parenthood’s payment and financial assistance guidance advises patients to ask their health center about available coverage and support.

Some organizations arrange direct payments with providers, while others support travel or practical expenses. These arrangements differ from personal loans and should not be described as guaranteed interest-free lending.

If an assistance organization agrees to contribute $300 toward a $750 clinical charge, the remaining procedure expense becomes $450. The patient must still account for any uncovered travel or additional services.

A patient should confirm whether financial assistance applies to the complete clinical fee or only a specified portion before relying on it in a budget.

Availability and State Restrictions

Abortion services are regulated differently across the United States. The type of care available and the latest gestational point served vary by state, health center, and individual circumstances.

The AbortionFinder state guides, updated in September 2026, provide state-level information and resources for finding appropriate services.

Planned Parenthood’s appointment preparation checklist explains that patients may need to review waiting periods, consent or notification rules for minors, and travel requirements.

A center offering medication abortion may not provide later in-clinic procedures. A clinic offering in-clinic care at one gestation may refer patients elsewhere at a later point.

Service availability is a medical and legal question, not a price-shopping distinction alone. A lower published fee is useful only if the provider can legally and clinically deliver the care the patient needs.

For an accurate current estimate, patients should confirm the appointment type, gestational eligibility, total self-pay amount, insurance arrangements, and available support with the health center.

Choosing a Care Provider

Planned Parenthood is one of several sources of abortion care. Depending on location and pregnancy duration, patients may have access to independent clinics, private physicians, hospital-based services, or eligible telehealth providers.

Comparisons should use the complete price for the same type of care at a similar gestational stage. Provider availability and clinical suitability come before a small price difference.

Makes sense if

• A Planned Parenthood center offers the required service at the relevant stage of pregnancy.
• The provider accepts applicable insurance or financial assistance.
• The complete quoted price is competitive with other accessible care options.
• The location and appointment requirements fit the patient’s practical circumstances.

Does not make sense if

• The chosen center does not offer the required procedure or service.
• A lower advertised price excludes necessary care included elsewhere.
• Travel and related expenses outweigh any difference in clinical fees.
• A different qualified provider better meets the patient’s medical needs or applicable legal requirements.

A patient’s choice should be based on qualified medical care, informed consent, legal availability, and verified financial information. Published cost figures cannot replace a personalized clinical assessment.

Answers to Common Questions

How much is the abortion pill at Planned Parenthood?

Planned Parenthood reports an average of approximately $580. Individual providers may charge more or less, depending on location, included care, and eligibility for coverage or assistance.

How much is an in-clinic abortion?

The published first-trimester average at Planned Parenthood is approximately $600. Later procedures may cost $715–$2,000 or more, depending on gestational stage and provider.

Does Planned Parenthood accept insurance for abortions?

Some centers accept qualifying private insurance or Medicaid coverage. The patient’s benefits depend on the plan, state restrictions, and provider participation.

Can Planned Parenthood help pay for an abortion?

Some affiliates offer financial assistance or referrals to abortion funds. Eligibility and available amounts vary, so assistance must be confirmed with the provider or funding organization.

Are ultrasound and follow-up visits included?

They may be included when part of the provider’s standard abortion care. Additional tests, medications, or visits can carry separate charges when outside the quoted package. The health center should confirm what the fee covers.