Will My Insurance Pay For My Girlfriend’s Abortion Pill?
An unexpected pregnancy can leave both you and your girlfriend wondering what to do next. Maybe she’s considering the abortion pill.
You might want to help your girlfriend by checking if your insurance will cover the procedure, but that’s usually not an option. Understanding how insurance works and what her other choices are can help you both take your next steps confidently.
If you’re unsure what to do, Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic can help. We offer no-cost pregnancy services and information to help your girlfriend understand her options. Schedule an appointment together today.
Can I Add My Girlfriend to My Insurance?
In most cases, you can’t add your girlfriend to your health insurance unless you’re married or in a legal domestic partnership. Insurance companies typically require a recognized financial relationship before extending coverage to another person.
Every plan is different, so contacting your insurance provider will give you the full details for your specific policy.
Florida’s Insurance and Abortion Laws
In Florida, Medicaid only covers abortion in specific cases such as rape, incest, and life endangerment. This means she would not be able to receive Medicaid coverage for an elective abortion.
It’s unlikely private insurance would cover abortion, which is only legal in Florida through six weeks of gestation. If your girlfriend hasn’t received an ultrasound yet to verify the gestational age, she will want to do this to know how far along she is, understand her options, and protect her health and safety.
Health Coverage Matters in General
Whether she’s leaning toward abortion, adoption, or parenting, she still needs health coverage during pregnancy. Her health can change suddenly, so making sure she has access to medical care is essential.
There are a few insurance avenues you can help her look into:
- Florida Medicaid: Pregnant women who meet income requirements can apply for coverage.
- Employer-Sponsored Insurance: If she works, she can ask about health benefits or switching to full-time for coverage.
- Private Insurance: She can purchase her own plan, but this option tends to be the most expensive. Still, it’s better than no coverage.
Take the First Step Together
Your girlfriend deserves accurate medical information and support before making any decisions. Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and information on all her options.
You don’t need insurance or payment to visit. Come together to talk through what’s best for both of you. Schedule an appointment today.
All information cited in this blog is accurate at the time of writing.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
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Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
