You Have the Right to a Safe Abortion Regardless of Your Financial Situation

If you need an abortion and are worried about how to pay for it, you are not alone — and there is real help available. In New York State, financial assistance exists for patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or simply cannot afford the out-of-pocket cost of their procedure. No one should have to delay or go without care because of money.

Here is what you need to know.

Does Insurance Cover Abortion in New York?

New York State law requires most insurance plans — including Medicaid — to cover abortion care with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. If you have Medicaid from any of the five NYC boroughs, your abortion at Dr. Emily Women's Health Center is covered in full. You will pay nothing out of pocket.

If you have private insurance, call the member services number on your insurance card and ask whether abortion care is covered under your plan. We can also help verify your insurance when you call our office.

What If You Don't Have Insurance?

If you are uninsured or your insurance does not cover abortion, you may still be able to get help through the following organizations:

New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) NYAAF is New York's only local abortion fund. They help patients living in or traveling to New York State who cannot afford the full cost of their procedure — regardless of income, age, or immigration status. NYAAF works directly with clinics like ours and pays a portion of your procedure cost on your behalf.

To apply, call 212-252-4757 and leave a detailed voicemail, or email intake@nyaaf.org. A volunteer case manager will follow up within 48 hours. When you leave a message, include your name, phone number, the best time to reach you, your appointment date and clinic, and whether it is safe for them to identify themselves when they call back. NYAAF can also assist Spanish-speaking patients — press 1 for Spanish when you call.

National Abortion Federation (NAF) Hotline Call 1-800-772-9100 to reach the NAF Hotline, which provides funding assistance for abortion procedures nationwide. NAF often works together with NYAAF to cover costs for patients who qualify for both funds.

NYC Abortion Access Hub Call 877-NYC-AHUB (877-692-2482) to be connected with licensed abortion providers and funding resources in New York City.

Your Rights as a Patient

You have the right to receive abortion care in your preferred language, including through interpreter services. If you are a teenager, you can receive abortion care in New York without your parents' permission or knowledge. Any person who can become pregnant — including transgender men, non-binary people, and people of any gender with a uterus — can have an abortion. The decision is personal, and no one should pressure you to have or not have an abortion.

How Dr. Emily Women's Health Center Can Help

We accept Medicaid from all five NYC boroughs and most major insurance plans. Our staff can help verify your coverage before your appointment, connect you with NYAAF or the NAF Hotline, and answer any questions you have about the cost of your care. We will never turn away a patient without first trying to help them find the funding they need.

Call 718-585-1010 or book online at www.dremily.net. We are located at 642 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY — one block from the 6 train.

¿Necesita ayuda para pagar un aborto en Nueva York?

Si vive en Nueva York o está viajando a este estado y necesita ayuda financiera para realizarse un aborto, comuníquese con NYAAF al 212-252-4757 y deje un mensaje detallado, o envíe un correo electrónico a intake@nyaaf.org. Uno de sus asesores le devolverá la llamada en un plazo de 48 horas.

En el mensaje, incluya su nombre, número de teléfono, la fecha y hora de su cita, el nombre de la clínica, y si es seguro que NYAAF se identifique cuando le llamen.

Si tiene Medicaid de cualquiera de los cinco condados de Nueva York, su aborto en Dr. Emily Women's Health Center está cubierto completamente — no hay costo de bolsillo.

Recuerde: usted no está sola. Llámenos al 718-585-1010 y haremos todo lo posible para ayudarle.

We UNDERSTAND maybe you can’t get the funds for your decision as you want, but there are many ways to get a SAFE abortion.

If you are living in or traveling to New York State and are seeking funding for your abortion, please call NYAAF at 212-252-4757 and leave a detailed message. You can also email them at info@nyaaf.org.

Remember when you leave a Message: 

Tell NYAAF the following information:

1. Your name
2. Your phone number
3. The best time for them to call you back
4. Whether it is safe to say that NYAAF is calling when we leave a message.

If you do not indicate that it is safe to identify themselves, they will leave the following message: “Hi, I’m returning the message you left on our voicemail, please call me back at 212-252-4757 and tell me when it’s a good time to try you again.”

If you get this message, please call the helpline again and tell them when to call you back. They will return all messages within 24 hours.

The most important is getting a safe abortion!

You can get an abortion at many health centers in New York City.

To find abortion providers:

• In New York City, call the NYC Abortion Access Hub at 1-877-NYC-AHUB (1-877-692-2482)
• In New York City, as well as throughout the U.S., visit National Abortion Federation, comor Abortion Finder

Dr. Emily Women’s Health Center is certified as one abortion provider.

Si usted busca ayuda financiera para realizarse un aborto. Cuente con nosotros y con NYFAA. Comuníquese con ellos al 212-252-4757 y deje un mensaje corto en español con su número de teléfono, y en cuanto puedan uno de los asesores devolverá su llamada y lo asesorará con el siguiente paso en su decisión.

Recuerde que usted no está sola. Si está en el Estado de Nueva York o en algún otro Estado de los Estados Unidos, puede tener un aborto seguro, y con ayuda financiera.