As of May 1st, 2024, abortion is legal in Florida up to six-weeks gestation. If you’re seeking an abortion, but you’re unsure how far along your pregnancy is, you can use an online pregnancy calculator or reach out to your local clinic for an appointment to confirm your gestation and see if you’re still eligible to access abortion care in Florida. (If you need help paying for your ultrasound, this is also a cost abortion funds can help with.) 

If you are more than 6-weeks pregnant, and seeking abortion care, there are resources for you to obtain safe, legal abortion care outside of Florida. Visit our home page to find an abortion fund near you.

You can find clinics and providers near you ineedana.com, abortionfinder.org, or prochoice.org. 

If you’re in need of financial assistance paying for your appointment costs or need assistance with traveling out-of-state for abortion care, you can reach out to your local abortion fund. Please note that some abortion funds only work with specific clinics, they may have a list of trusted partners that they can refer you to.

The average cost of an abortion up to 12-weeks in Florida is approximately $550. However, costs may vary based on the provider and certain medical conditions. If you are past 12 weeks, the cost will be higher and will increase the further along you are in the pregnancy. But there are financial resources available to you! Don’t forget to ask your chosen clinic if they offer financial assistance and contact your local abortion fund(s).

To find your local abortion fund, please visit our home page: https://floridaabortionfunds.com.

Depending on the state you’re traveling to for care, there may or may not be a waiting period. These waiting periods range from 24 to 72 hours in duration. These requirements often result in the pregnant person having to attend two separate in-person appointments with their abortion provider.

Many anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” offer free sonograms, sometimes in a van or bus outside the clinic, but this is an attempt to get you to come in so they can try to coerce you out of having an abortion. These centers are not supportive of all your options and will not help you get an abortion if that is what you want. Anti-abortion centers are deceptive with their marketing and Google may not always be a reliable way to find an actual abortion clinic. To avoid going to an anti-abortion center, make sure you use the resources and links on this webpage.

Your experience at the clinic will vary slightly depending on the provider and the type of abortion procedure you choose. There are two types of abortion procedures that are offered: medication abortion (abortion pills) and procedural abortion. Both options are safe and effective.

Because of the six-week abortion ban in Florida (in effect 5/1/2024), a large number of Floridians needing abortion care will have to travel out of state for it. Some abortion funds can help you get to the clinic by finding you a ride, paying for a bus ticket or flight as well, and if needed providing a hotel or a safe lodging option if funding and resources are available. Abortion Funds across the nation work together to provide assistance for abortion-seekers forced to travel for safe, legal abortion care.

No. If you are interested in having an abortion or want to talk to someone about all your pregnancy options, there are a couple of hotlines listed on our resource list we recommend you call instead. 

The majority of places offering free pregnancy tests and sonograms are anti-abortion centers that are referred to as crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) or “fake clinics.” They’re unregulated and unlicensed and advertise themselves as pregnancy resource centers, but they are not full-options counseling centers and cannot be trusted for medical advice. These centers are run by anti-abortion organizations that promise free services in an attempt to force their views on you. While it may be tempting to visit one of these centers with abortion clinics across the state closed, we believe you deserve accurate healthcare and counseling from a licensed medical provider and counselors.

When making your appointment with the clinic remember to ask about any laws you might have to follow including whether an ID is required. Also, be sure to check that your form of ID will be accepted at the clinic.

Probably not. Unfortunately, Medicaid only covers abortion care in the case of rape or incest, and many private Florida insurance policies only cover abortion in cases of life endangerment, however, you should check with your insurance company to determine your coverage. If you confirm you have insurance coverage, check with your clinic about how to use it – you may need to submit for reimbursement after your abortion. If you have a flexible spending account (FSA) you might be able to use it for your procedure. Confirm with your benefits provider if you can use it for travel and care, and with the clinic to see if they accept FSA cards.

FloridaAbortionFunds.com is an online directory to help Floridians find accurate information and resources. Nothing here is intended to serve as legal advice nor do we provide legal assistance. We understand that in states where abortion is illegal, there might be legal concerns around pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. The Repro Legal Helpline has a FAQ page about the situations they can assist with and a hotline you can reach them at.