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Quality Compassionate Reproductive Health Care Personalized to Fit Your Needs
Abortion is a legal, safe and common medical procedure. The latest estimate, from the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health research group, found that 25 percent of people who are able to become pregnant will have an abortion by the end of their childbearing years. FPA is committed to providing quality, compassionate reproductive health care services, including abortion up to 24 weeks.
Part of our mission is to help patients from other states obtain abortion care when it is not available in their home state or difficult to access. We are honored to serve patients from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, Iowa and many other states every year. In 2023, following the Dobbs decision, FPA provided abortion services to patients from 31 of the 50 states.
Financial assistance is available. Our staff can help you make travel arrangements and connect you with organizations that pay for travel expenses, like gas, plane or train travel, hotel stays, and funds to help pay for food.
We offer medically accurate information about the care we provide so you can make a fully informed decision. Our medical team is lead by a group of physicians who are Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and are on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. They have dedicated their careers to ensuring access to safe abortion care.
Resources for Patients Travelling for Abortion Care
Illinois
Illinois Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Illinois as protective. The leaders of the state of Illinois trust people to make informed medical decisions for themselves, and have passed legislation to ensure that everyone can have access to reproductive health care, including public funding for abortion care through Illinois Medicaid.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Illinois include the following:
- State Medicaid funds cover abortion
- Private health insurance plans are required to cover abortion
- Qualified health care professionals, not solely physicians, can provide abortions
- State has a shield law to protect abortion providers from investigations by other states; may cover patients and support organizations
- State law protects data privacy for patients seeking reproductive health care
The Reproductive Health Act requires private insurance policies to cover abortion care if the policy also covers maternity care.
Illinois does not have an abortion waiting period. You can schedule for a same day abortion visit, if that is most convenient for you.
Illinois has 2.9 million people of reproductive age. In 2020 52,780 abortions were obtained in Illinois, which is 21.3 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
We still have some important work to do. In 2020, 89% of Illinois counties had no clinics that provided abortions, and 32% of people of reproductive age lived in those counties.
Indiana
Indiana Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Indiana as among the most restrictive.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Indiana include the following:
- Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 18 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Private health insurance of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be provided in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Medication abortion is restricted through unnecessary regulations
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
1.5 million people of reproductive age live in Indiana, and 32% have incomes below 200% of poverty level.
In 2020 7,880 abortions were obtained in Indiana, which is 6 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
Many patients travelling from Indiana are able to obtain free abortion care at FPA.
Ohio
Ohio Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Ohio as restrictive.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Ohio include the following:
- State constitution protects abortion rights
- Abortion is banned at 22 weeks and later
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
2.6 million people of reproductive age live in Ohio, and 32% have incomes below 200% of poverty level.
In 2020 20,990 abortions were obtained in Ohio, which is 9.5 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
Many patients travelling from Ohio are able to obtain financial assistance to help with the cost of an abortion procedure at FPA.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Wisconsin as restrictive.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Wisconsin include the following:
- Abortion is banned at 22 weeks and later
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be provided in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
- State provides protections from harassment and physical harm for anyone entering an abortion clinic
1.3 million people of reproductive age live in Wisconsin, and 26% have incomes below 200% of poverty level.
In 2020 6,960 abortions were obtained in Wisconsin, which is 6.4 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
If you are travelling from Wisconsin to access abortion care assistance is available through multiple abortion funds.
Iowa
Iowa Abortion Information
Abortion policies in Iowa are categorized as restrictive by the Guttmacher Institute.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Iowa include the following:
- Abortion is banned at 22 weeks and later
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances - Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
Iowa has 694,000 people of reproductive age and 31% have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level.
3,510 abortions were obtained in Iowa in 2020, which is about 5.9 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
In 2023 9 abortion restrictions were introduced.
95% of counties in Iowa do not have an abortion provider/clinic, and 65% of people of reproductive age live in an Iowa county without an abortion provider/clinic.
We can help you obtain financial assistance if you travel from Iowa to access abortion care at FPA.
Tennessee
Tennessee Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Tennessee as among the most restrictive.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Tennessee include the following:
- Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
- State constitution explicitly excludes abortion rights
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 48 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be provided in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
1.6 million people of reproductive age live in Tennessee, and 33% have incomes below 200% of poverty level.
In 2020 10,850 abortions were obtained in Tennessee, which is 8.1 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
Many patients travelling from Tennessee are able to obtain free abortion care at FPA.
Texas
Texas Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Texas as among the most restrictive.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Texas include the following:
- Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Private health insurance of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be obtained in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Medication abortion is restricted through unnecessary regulations
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
Texas has 7 million people of reproductive age, and 33% have incomes below 200% of poverty level.
58,030 abortions were obtained in Texas in 2020, which is about 9.5 abortions per 1,000 pregnant patients.
In 2023, despite the fact that abortion was not available in Texas, the state introduced 46 abortion restrictions.
Many patients travelling from Texas are able to obtain free abortion care at FPA.
Kentucky
Kentucky Abortion Information
Kentucky has 997,000 people of reproductive age. Kentucky residents cannot access abortion care in their city right now as abortion is completely banned in Kentucky with very limited exceptions.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Kentucky include the following:
- Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Private health insurance of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be provided in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
4,080 abortions were obtained in Kentucky in 2020, which is about 4.8 abortions per 1,000 pregnant patients.
In 2023, abortion care was not available in Kentucky, and the state still introduced 8 abortion restrictions.
Many patients travelling from Kentucky are able to obtain free abortion care at FPA.
Florida
Florida Abortion Information
Abortion policies in Florida are categorized as very restrictive by the Guttmacher Institute.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Florida include the following:
- Abortion is banned at 15 weeks and later
- Patients forced to make two trips—one for in-person counseling and another at least 24 hours later for the abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be obtained in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Parental notice is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
Florida has 4.6 people of reproductive age and 32% have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level.
77,400 abortions were obtained in Florida in 2020, which is about 19.7 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
In 2023 16 abortion restrictions were introduced.
75% of counties in Florida do not have an abortion provider/clinic, and 25% of people of reproductive age live in an Iowa county without an abortion provider/clinic.
Financial assistance is available if you travel from Florida to access abortion care at FPA.
Alabama
Alabama Abortion Information
The Guttmacher lists abortion policies in Indiana as among the most restrictive.
Abortion policies currently in effect in Alabama include the following:
- Abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions
- State constitution explicitly excludes abortion rights
- Patients forced to wait 48 hours after counseling (not required to be in-person) to obtain an abortion
- Patients forced to get an ultrasound even if medically unnecessary
- State Medicaid coverage of abortion care is banned except in very limited circumstances
- Medication abortion must be obtained in person because state bans the use of telehealth or requires in-person visit
- Parental consent is required for a minor’s abortion
- Only physicians can provide abortions and not other qualified health care professionals
- Unnecessary regulations are in force and designed to shutter abortion clinics without basis in medical standards
1.1 million people of reproductive age live in Alabama, and 35% have incomes below 200% of poverty level. Despite this only 16% of people aged 15-49 have health insurance coverage through the state Medicaid program.
In 2020 5,700 abortions were obtained in Alabama, which is 6 abortions per 1,000 pregnant people.
In 2023 3 abortion restrictions were introduced, while abortion was not available in the state.
Many patients travelling from Alabama are able to obtain free abortion care at FPA.
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