Frequently Asked Questions

An abortion fund is an organization that will help patients pay for their abortion if they cannot afford one.  Some funds also help with travel, lodging, childcare, and other logistical services as well.

There are many reasons why a person would need assistance paying for an abortion, even in a state like CT where Medicaid covers abortion:

• Patients with insurance coverage may have a high deductible
• Patients in domestic violence situations may need to pay cash for their safety
• Minors or college students may not want to use their parents’ insurance
• Federal employees’ (including military) insurance does not cover abortion

Additionally, the attacks on abortion rights in the US means that CT is seeing an increase in out-of-state patients coming here for care.  REACH will help out-of-state patients in need with their abortion costs if they receive care at a CT clinic.

The REACH Fund works directly with abortion providers and provides a funding source for clinics to draw from when patients need help with the cost. Patients make appointments directly with the clinics and if financial assistance is needed, the clinic may apply our funding to lower the out-of-pocket cost for the patient. REACH is then billed directly for our share of the abortion.

No. Out-of-state patients requiring financial help will be eligible for REACH contributions as long as they receive care at a Connecticut-located clinic with which we have a funding agreement.

Unfortunately, due to limited funds, we will be unable to cover the entire cost of an abortion. Additional funding sources can be found via the National Network of Abortion Funds and your provider can also help find additional funding.

At this time, REACH only provides financial help for the cost of the abortion itself. If you are in need of practical support, please contact the National Abortion Federation Hotline or ask your clinic if they are able to help with practical support costs.

If you have private insurance, it may cover some of the cost of your abortion. Your provider can help determine your coverage.

HUSKY, which is Connecticut’s Medicaid program, covers abortion 100% at Connecticut-located clinics. For eligibility requirements and signup information, please visit access health CT.

Most telehealth providers do NOT accept insurance or Medicaid. Please contact your provider directly to confirm their insurance policies.

There are no parental/guardian notification laws for patients under age 18. Patients may receive abortion care in Connecticut without permission from or notification of their parents or guardians.

Connecticut does NOT require pregnant people to undergo mandatory waiting periods before receiving abortion care.

Connecticut does not require patients age 17 or older to receive counseling prior to an abortion.

Patients age 16 and under are required to receive unbiased counseling from a licensed professional. This is to make sure the patient fully understands their options and consents to the procedure, to provide information about contraception, and to answer any questions the patient might have.