Houston Abortion Clinic Information – Abortion Services at Family Planning Associates Medical Group

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Houston, Texas – In-Office Abortion / Abortion Pill Clinic

Family Planning Associates Medical Group (FPA) Abortion Clinic for Houston, Texas residents is a nationally recognized provider of safe and compassionate abortion care for over thirty five years. We are one of the largest independent abortion providers in the United States.

Many patients travel from Indiana, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida to obtain abortion care at FPA clinics, without a waiting period. We have appointments available within 1-5 days most of the time and will work with you to accommodate your travel plans.

FPA offers comprehensive reproductive healthcare including STD testing, contraception visits with or without an exam, first trimester surgical abortion, medication abortion up to 11.0 weeks, and second trimester abortion procedures up to 23.5 weeks.

As restrictive abortion laws have been passed in Texas and other states, FPA quickly evolved to offer help to patients travelling from Texas to access abortion care.

Texas has 7 million people of reproductive age, and Houston residents face some of the most restrictive abortion policies in the United States. Right now abortion is completely banned with very limited exceptions. There have always been laws in Texas that made it harder for patients to have an abortion in Houston, including parental consent and notification requirements, a 24 hour waiting period after an in-person counseling session which forces patients to make two trips to a clinic for care, and private health insurance coverage of abortion is banned except in very limited circumstances.

Often these laws prevent patients from scheduling and having an abortion procedure in the first trimester, when it is safest. In Illinois there are no waiting periods to delay your care—we can see you any day Monday through Saturday.

Houston, TX Abortion Clinics – Confidential Abortion Options

When obtaining abortion services, and reproductive health services, our OB/GYN clinic can help with the following:

  • Pregnancy testing
  • Testing for infections and STDs
  • Ultrasound for pregnancy dating
  • Birth control prescriptions
  • Gynecology services
  • Pregnancy options counseling that is unbiased

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Many patients travelling from Houston, Texas are able to obtain free abortion care. We can help you find out if you qualify for a reduced cost or free abortion service at FPA.

We work hard to keep our fees affordable, offer generous discounts to patients facing financial hardship, and work closely with The National Abortion Federation and many state based abortion funds to help our patients get the financial assistance they need. FPA staff will do everything we can to make sure that every person, from Houston, in need of an abortion is able to schedule and obtain an abortion, even if they are not able to make a payment.

Travel assistance is also available if you cannot afford to drive or fly to FPA in Chicago for abortion care. The Chicago Abortion Fund helps patients make travel plans and pay for transportation to Chicago. Click here to contact Chicago Abortion Fund for help with travel or procedure costs.

How Safe is Abortion Care?

We understand that safety is important to our patients. ACOG, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, states on their website that abortion is a safe medical intervention, “Most abortions are safely performed in an outpatient nonhospital setting. The risk of maternal death associated with childbirth is 14 times higher than the risk associated with abortion.” ACOG also notes that only about 2% of patients who have an abortion experience a complication, and most of these complications are minor and easily treatable with follow-up procedures or antibiotics. Please tell our staff if you have any current or past medical concerns so we can personalize your care for your safety.

We want you to feel comfortable obtaining services with FPA, in our private clinic setting. Our approachable and knowledgeable staff will answer your questions, help you review your pregnancy options, and talk about any concerns you have. All of our experienced physicians are board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and most are also on staff at a highly regarded local hospital. Our physicians, advanced care clinicians, administrative staff, nursing personnel, and entire support staff work together closely to offer safe, confidential and caring abortion services – this is one of our core values.

Call to Schedule an Abortion Appointment or Schedule Online Now

Call 312-707-8988 for more information on the abortion pill, surgical abortion or to schedule an appointment.

At FPA Chicago we provide same day appointments and Saturday appointments for Houston, TX residents including abortion pills and many other services. We also have online appointments available—see our full website for more information on our organization and the services we provide.

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Downtown Chicago

Chicago | Downtown

312-707-8988
659 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago IL  60661
Fax (312) 707-9223

If we are unable to reach you by telephone we will text you and ask that you call us when it is convenient for you. Unfortunately, due to an extremely high volume of online appointment requests we are unable to schedule and confirm visits via email only right now. We must speak with you directly. We still encourage you complete the online appointment request so that we can enter your information into our scheduling system. This will make the scheduling process faster for you.

What date did your period start?

Do you have any medical conditions or problems? Do you take any medications? Have you ever had a surgery or spent time hospitalized?

We will contact you by phone, text or email about your insurance coverage for the procedure you have requested. Keep in mind that you may be responsible for some payment if your insurance requires you to pay a deductible, copay or co-insurance amount. If you have an HMO insurance plan, you will need to get a written referral from your doctor. Please contact our insurance staff if you are having a hard time getting a referral for care from your physician.
Please provide your Illinois Medicaid Recipient ID so we can check your coverage, before your visit. If you are currently enrolled in Illinois Medicaid please bring in your picture ID and Medicaid card and we will be able to provide abortion care for you at NO COST. You will not have to pay anything for care related to your abortion including sedation, medications, lab testing, ultrasound, or RhoGAM if you have a negative blood type. You can also email the document(s) to FPA before your visit. The email address is: medicaid@fpachicago.com. For more information click here.
We have reduced fees for patients who are uninsured. You may be eligible for financial assistance. Please let us know if you need help with your payment. If you have already been in contact with an abortion fund, and they have pledged funds on your behalf, please let our staff know.  
If you have applied for Illinois Medicaid coverage or plan to apply, we can provide abortion services at no cost to you once your application is approved. If you have not applied for coverage yet, go to www.abe.illinois.gov to apply TODAY. Remember: 1. Say you are pregnant 2. Ask that your coverage begin at the first of this month, or earlier if you have any other past medical bills 3. DO NOT WAIT start your application today 4. Write down and save all of your login information Call 312-707-8988 with questions. If you need urgent coverage, you can visit a Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Provider and leave their office with coverage. Most hospitals are MPE providers and Erie Family Health Center is an MPE provider. You can call them at 312-666-3494 or 847-666-3494 if you live in the suburbs of Chicago. Once you are approved – you pay nothing for abortion services. For more information, or to access a link to the website where you can apply for coverage, click here.

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