Wondering whether your insurance will pay for your girlfriend’s abortion pill? The answer is most likely no. Typically, insurance companies will only pay medical benefits for dependents, like children and a spouse—not a girlfriend. Plus, insurance companies aren’t legally required to pay for elective abortions.
If your girlfriend is considering taking the abortion pill, it’s essential to learn all you can to help protect your girlfriend’s health.
How Can My Girlfriend Protect Her Health?
Before making any pregnancy decision—including abortion—your girlfriend needs an ultrasound. This simple scan is considered low-risk during pregnancy because it doesn’t use radiation, like X-rays or CT scans.
An ultrasound scan protects her health by providing essential details about her pregnancy, including:
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Gestational age: (The number of weeks and days she has been pregnant) This is essential information to determine if the abortion pill is an option in your girlfriend’s situation.
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Pregnancy’s location: A pregnancy normally grows inside the uterus. However, sometimes a pregnancy develops outside the uterus. This is a life-threatening emergency known as an ectopic pregnancy.
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Pregnancy viability: (If the pregnancy is growing or she has had a miscarriage) An ultrasound scan will look for signs of life, like a heartbeat. If your girlfriend has had a miscarriage, she will need medical follow-up to ensure she doesn’t experience complications.
At Pathways Pregnancy Resource Center, we offer a free, limited ultrasound if your girlfriend takes one of our free pregnancy tests and it’s positive. We believe your girlfriend deserves everything she needs to stay safe and make an educated decision, so we provide a safe place where you both can ask questions.
Plus, if your girlfriend needs insurance or assistance with other expenses, we also provide free community referrals, including housing. Contact us today to learn more. You two aren’t alone in this. We’re here for you both.