Paying for Your Care

Yes! Planned Parenthood works hard to provide affordable health care for everyone, whether or not you have insurance. Health center staff work within your budget to try to make sure you get the care you need.

If you don’t have health insurance right now, you may qualify for Medicaid or other programs that can help pay for birth control and other health care. The staff at your nearest Planned Parenthood health center may be able to help you enroll in a plan that works for you.

If you have questions about getting health care without insurance, or signing up for health insurance, contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center.

The cost of an abortion depends on what kind of abortion you have, how long you’ve been pregnant, where you go for your abortion, whether you have insurance that will cover the cost, and if you qualify for  financial assistance. 

The average price for an in-clinic abortion at Planned Parenthood is about $600 in the first trimester. In the second trimester, it costs on average $715 earlier in the second trimester and up to $2,000 or more later in the second trimester. In general, an abortion costs more the longer you’ve been pregnant. And hospitals usually cost more than health centers.

The cost of the abortion pill — medication abortion — can vary depending on the state or health center where you get care and whether you can use (private or government) health insurance . A medication abortion can cost up to around $800, but it’s often less. The average cost at Planned Parenthood is around $580. Your nearest Planned Parenthood health center can give you more information about the cost as well as funds that might be available to help pay for your abortion.

You may be able to get financial help for abortion services. Some health centers and hospitals offer sliding scale fees based on your income, and sometimes health insurance or Medicaid will cover the cost of an abortion. You can also visit AbortionFunds.org to find a local abortion fund that can help with the costs of your abortion, transportation, childcare, and other expenses.

If you’re worried about how to pay for an abortion, contact your nearest Planned Parenthood or another reliable abortion provider to learn about financial help that may be available.

How much you pay for STD testing can depend on where you go, what tests you need, your income — if there’s a sliding scale, and whether or not you use health insurance. It costs anywhere from $0-250, depending on which STDs you’re getting tested for, and whether or not you have symptoms or need an exam.

You can probably get STD testing for free or at a lower cost if you have health insurance. STD testing can also be free or low cost with Medicaid and other government programs. And some health centers — including some Planned Parenthood health centers — give free or low-cost STD tests, depending on your income.

The cost of birth control varies for a lot of different reasons, including which method you get, if you have health insurance, and where you go. But the good news is that birth control is totally free (or low cost) with most health insurance plans, Medicaid, and some other government programs.

If you’re worried about cost, check with your nearest Planned Parenthood health center to find out if they can help you get birth control that fits your budget.

Planned Parenthood can also help you get health insurance — under the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), most insurance plans must cover birth control with no out-of-pocket cost to you. Learn more about health insurance and birth control.

The cost of an IUD ranges from $0 to $1,800, depending on your health insurance coverage. Many insurance plans cover IUDs, and your nearest Planned Parenthood health center can help you find affordable options if you’re uninsured. Contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center for pricing and support options.

You can buy a pregnancy test at your local pharmacy, drugstore, grocery store, and some convenience or dollar stores. Pregnancy tests are usually inexpensive — they can cost as little as a dollar. 

You can also get a free or low-cost pregnancy test from your nurse or doctor, community clinic, or nearest Planned Parenthood Health Center. Most health centers use the same urine pregnancy tests that you can buy in stores. Sometimes they use a blood test to test for pregnancy, but that’s usually only under special circumstances.

But be careful when looking for a reliable health center, because there are fake clinics out there called crisis pregnancy centers. Crisis pregnancy centers give free pregnancy tests and claim to offer information and help. But they’re run by people who may not be medical professionals, and don’t believe in giving you honest facts about birth control, pregnancy, and all of your options, including abortion.

Many Planned Parenthood health centers provide gender-affirming care, including services like hormone therapy and puberty blockers. Costs vary depending on your location and your individual circumstances. Contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center to learn more about the services they offer and how much they cost. You might be able to get help paying for your gender-affirming care — learn more here.

A vasectomy can cost anywhere from $0 to $1,000, depending on the type of procedure you get and your insurance coverage. Many health insurance plans, Medicaid, or other government programs can make vasectomies free or low-cost. Contact your nearest Planned Parenthood health center to learn more about pricing and financial assistance.