Medicaid Information

  • What does Medicaid cover?

    Medicaid covers all aspects of the procedural (“surgical”) or medical (“pill”) abortion appointment:

    • ultrasound

    • labwork

    • counseling and informed consent

    • procedure or medications (either dispensed or prescriptions)

    • IV sedation (“comfort shot”)*

    • Rh immunoglobulin (i.e. Rhogam, if needed)

    *Some clinics charge money for sedation.

    Who is eligible?

    Eligibility requirements for Medicaid change in pregnancy—it is always worth applying.

    If you are pursuing Medicaid coverage for your abortion and need assistance, leave us a message at 312-663-0338 .

    We can answer any questions about this process and assist you in obtaining care.



  • Abortion care is covered by medicaid in Illinois, California, and New York.

    If you have medicaid in a state that does not cover abortion care, we can help you.

Private Insurance Information

  • What does Illinois private insurance cover?

    Your insurance is required to cover abortion care, no matter the reason. Contact your employer or health insurance company directly to confirm that your insurance is issued in Illinois. Self-funded plans or Qualified Health plans do not cover abortion care.

    If your claim is denied:

    One of the most common reasons for your claim being denied—even if your plan is issued in Illinois—is that you have not met your deductible for out of pocket costs yet.

    Follow-up with your insurance to confirm why you were denied. Document your phone calls by noting the name of the person you speak to, the date of the call and a brief summary of the conversation including why you were denied.

    If you are wrongly denied, you can file an appeal with your insurance company. In the appeal, include your name, policy information, and the details about when and why you were denied coverage. You may also chose to file a complaint with the Department of Insurance. See below for a draft complaint letter that you may use to for your appeal or DOI complaint. You can file both simultaneously.

    You can file your Consumer Health Care Complaint Form.

    Before filing, confirm that:

    • 您的計劃是基於伊利諾州的計劃

    • 您的計劃不是自保、自資或合格計劃

    • You were denied because your plan does not cover abortion care

  • Abortion care coverage is mandated in Illinois, California, New York, Maine, Maryland, Oregon, and Washington.

    If you have private insurance in a state that does not cover abortion care, we can help you.