How to Get Help Paying for an Abortion in New York | NYAAF & Financial Assistance

You Should Never Have to Delay or Skip an Abortion Because of Money

If you need an abortion and are worried about the cost, you are not alone — and there is real help available. At Dr. Emily Women's Health Center in the Bronx, we work with several abortion funding organizations to help patients who cannot afford the full cost of their procedure. One of the most important is the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF).

This post explains how NYAAF works, who qualifies, how to apply, and what other financial resources are available to patients at our clinic.

What Is the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF)?

Founded in 2001, the New York Abortion Access Fund supports New Yorkers and people traveling to New York State in accessing abortion care through financial assistance, case management, and connections to other resources. NYAAF

NYAAF funds abortions for people living in or traveling to New York State. They trust that people are experts in their own lives and support 100% of callers, regardless of income, age, or citizenship status. They work with most abortion providers in New York State and make pledges directly to clinics on behalf of their callers. NYAAF That means if you are approved, NYAAF pays your clinic directly — you do not have to handle the money yourself.

Dr. Emily Women's Health Center is one of the providers NYAAF works with. When our staff identifies a patient who needs financial help, NYAAF is one of the funding sources we reach out to on your behalf.

Who Can Get Help from NYAAF?

NYAAF helps:

• New York State residents who cannot afford their procedure, even if they have Medicaid or insurance
• People traveling to New York from other states for abortion care
• Patients of any immigration status
• Patients of any income level — NYAAF supports 100% of callers
• Spanish-speaking patients (press 1 for Spanish when you call)

Even in New York, where Medicaid covers abortion, many people fall between the cracks — they may be uninsured and not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid, but also unable to afford the procedure on their own. Idealist NYAAF is specifically designed to help people in exactly that situation.

How to Apply for NYAAF Funding

If you are living in or traveling to New York State and need funding for your abortion, call NYAAF at 212-252-4757 and leave a detailed message, or email intake@nyaaf.org. A volunteer case manager will return your call or email within 48 hours. All calls and emails are confidential. NYAAF

When you call or email, be prepared to share:

• Your name and phone number
• Your appointment date, time, and clinic name
• Where you are located (city and state)
• Whether it is okay for NYAAF to identify themselves when they call you back

Other Financial Assistance Available to Our Patients

NYAAF is not the only resource available. Here are additional organizations that can help:

National Abortion Federation (NAF) Hotline: 1-800-772-9100 NAF provides funding assistance for the procedure itself and can also connect you with travel resources. NYAAF often works with NAF to split the costs of procedures for patients who are eligible for both funds. NYAAF

The Brigid Alliance (brigidalliance.org) Provides travel and lodging assistance for patients who must travel long distances for abortion care — particularly for later procedures.

Haven Coalition Provides help with overnight lodging for patients who travel to New York City for care. New York State

NYC Abortion Access Hub: 877-NYC-AHUB (877-692-2482) The City of New York operates this hotline to connect patients with licensed providers and funding resources. Operators can transfer you directly to clinics including ours.

New York State Medicaid If you are a New York State resident without insurance, you may qualify for Medicaid, which covers the full cost of abortion care in New York — regardless of immigration or citizenship status. Visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777 to enroll.

Our Pricing — So You Know What You're Working With

When you apply for financial assistance, knowing the actual cost of your procedure helps funding organizations determine how much to pledge. Here is what we charge for self-pay patients:

Abortion pill (medication abortion) up to 9 weeks: $600 Includes two office visits, two ultrasounds, all medications, and follow-up support.

First trimester surgical abortion under 12 weeks: $600 12.1–13.6 weeks: $750

Second trimester surgical abortion: ranges from $850 at 14 weeks to $3,700 at 21 weeks. Full pricing is available on our Fees page.

All surgical procedures include general anesthesia at no extra charge — you will be completely comfortable and asleep during the procedure.

Medicaid patients from all five NYC boroughs pay $0 out of pocket.

How to Get Started

Call our office at 718-585-1010 before your appointment and let us know you need financial assistance. Our staff will help connect you with the right resources, verify your eligibility, and coordinate funding with NYAAF or other organizations on your behalf. You do not have to navigate this alone.

We are located at 642 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455 — one block from the 6 train at East 149th Street. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.