Will My Insurance Pay For My Girlfriend’s Abortion Pill?

An unexpected pregnancy can bring more questions than answers. You may be wondering if your insurance can help cover your girlfriend’s abortion pill, but in most cases, it won’t. Still, there are ways you can help her access early pregnancy care and information about her options..

If you’re feeling uncertain about what to do next, Azar House Pregnancy Resource Center offers free and confidential services. Schedule an appointment and visit our center together for support.

Why Insurance Usually Doesn’t Cover a Girlfriend or an Abortion

Most health insurance policies only cover a spouse or domestic partner in a legally recognized relationship. Unless you’re married or in a domestic partnership, your insurance company probably won’t extend benefits to your girlfriend. 

This is important to know beyond considering abortion because pregnancy requires health coverage to ensure the medical bills are manageable.

Additionally, due to changing abortion laws and specific insurance company policies, it’s uncertain whether an insurance company would extend coverage for elective abortion services. 

Each policy is different, though, so contacting your insurance company is the only way to know about your specific benefits and coverage.

Your Girlfriend Still Needs Health Coverage

No matter what option your girlfriend is considering, being pregnant is a big deal. Regular medical visits and monitoring will protect her health.
If your girlfriend is uninsured, you can help her research the following options:

• Wyoming Medicaid: Pregnant women with qualifying income levels can receive coverage for medical care throughout pregnancy and postpartum. This is likely her best option if her income is 154% or less of the federal poverty level.
  
• Employer Insurance: If she works full-time, she can check if her employer provides health benefits. If she’s currently part-time, she may need to consider becoming full-time to get coverage.
  
• Private Plans: She could purchase coverage directly, though costs are typically higher. However, it will still be better than paying for medical visits completely out of pocket.

Free Support and Services

Azar House can help your girlfriend receive free early pregnancy services to confirm her pregnancy and protect her health. We offer free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and information on abortion and your other options.Visit together to ask your questions and receive caring, confidential support. Schedule an appointment today.