An abortion in Michigan generally runs anywhere from about $150 to more than $1,000 out of pocket, with the exact price depending on whether you take pills or have an in-clinic procedure, how far along the pregnancy is, which provider you use, and whether your insurance pays any share. Telehealth medication abortion sits at the low end; second-trimester procedural care at the high end. Most patients in the state have historically paid the full amount themselves, though recent legal changes and a network of abortion funds can bring the cost down significantly or to zero.
Medication Abortion Prices
The abortion pill is the cheapest route in Michigan, and telehealth is cheaper than seeing a clinician in person.
Aid Access charges a standard $150 for its mail-order service, with a sliding scale that can reduce the fee or waive it entirely for patients who cannot pay.1Aid Access. Where Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online in Michigan Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s virtual service runs $350.2Planned Parenthood. Michigan Virtual Health Center – Abortion Northland Family Planning charges $400 for its mail-order pills, dropping as low as $225 for patients who qualify for financial assistance.3Northland Family Planning. Abortion Pill by Mail An in-person medication abortion at Planned Parenthood of Michigan costs $600.4Planned Parenthood of Michigan. The Abortion Pill
For comparison, the national median out-of-pocket price for a first-trimester medication abortion was $563 in 2023, while virtual-only clinics had a national median of $150.5KFF. Key Facts on Abortion in the United States Telehealth has become a major share of care in Michigan, roughly 29% of all abortions by mid-2025.6KFF. Michigan Abortion Statistics
In-Clinic Procedure Prices by Gestational Age
A procedural abortion costs more than pills, and the price climbs week by week.
At Planned Parenthood’s Power Family Health Center in Ann Arbor, prices run:7Planned Parenthood. Power Family Health Center – Abortion
- Up to 13 weeks, 6 days: $650
- 14 weeks to 15 weeks, 6 days: $800
- 16 weeks to 17 weeks, 6 days: $900
- 18 weeks to 19 weeks, 6 days: $1,000
Those fees include lab work, sedation options, and follow-up, though additional lab and blood work charges can apply. Planned Parenthood of Michigan performs procedural abortions through 19 weeks, 6 days at four health centers: Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Flint, and Kalamazoo.8Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Abortion Services
The Women’s Center of Michigan publishes a different schedule:9Women’s Center of Michigan. Fee Schedule
- 4–11 weeks at West Bloomfield or Sterling Heights: $695
- 4–11 weeks at Detroit: $595
- 12–16 weeks: $595–$895
- 17–24 weeks: price discussed with the doctor after ultrasound
The Women’s Center provides care up to 24 weeks; Northland Family Planning goes up to 23 weeks, 6 days.10Northland Family Planning. Traveling for an Abortion Later second-trimester care often requires multi-day appointments and runs significantly higher than first-trimester pricing, usually quoted case by case.
What Insurance Covers
Whether a plan pays for any of this depends on the type of coverage and the specific plan.
For about a decade, Michigan law required patients who wanted private insurance coverage for elective abortion to buy a separate rider under the 2013 Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act, and insurers were not obligated to offer one.11Michigan Legislature. Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act Nearly 97% of Michigan patients paid entirely out of pocket in the years before the repeal.12Michigan Public. Nearly 97% of Abortions in Michigan Aren’t Covered by Insurance Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the repeal in December 2023 as part of the Reproductive Health Act, with the intent that abortion be covered like other medical services in comprehensive plans.13State of Michigan. Governor Whitmer Signs Final Piece of Reproductive Health Act
Coverage still varies by employer and plan, so check your benefits before assuming anything is covered. Some telehealth providers, including Hey Jane, accept specific private insurers such as Aetna and Cigna, and patients whose plans cover abortion may pay nothing out of pocket.14Hey Jane. Abortion in Michigan
Medicaid
Michigan Medicaid does not pay for elective abortion. A state law dating to the 1980s bars state funds from being used for abortion, so Medicaid-enrolled patients cover the full cost themselves. Federal exceptions apply only for rape, incest, or danger to the pregnant person’s life.15ACLU of Michigan. Medicaid Ban on Abortion Care A lawsuit challenging the ban is pending before the Michigan Court of Appeals after a trial court dismissed it in July 2025 for lack of standing without reaching the constitutional question.16ACLU of Michigan. ACLU and YWCA Kalamazoo Appeal Dismissal of Medicaid Abortion Ban Case For now, Medicaid patients face the same prices as the uninsured.
Costs Beyond the Procedure
The clinic bill is only part of what an abortion costs. Travel, missed work, childcare, and lodging add up, especially for patients in rural parts of the state who need to reach Detroit, Ann Arbor, or one of the handful of other cities with providers.
Research on patients traveling for abortion care has found many spend over $100 on transportation, childcare, and lodging alone, on top of the procedure. About 70% of patients who missed work for an abortion reported they were not paid for that time.17National Library of Medicine. Out-of-Pocket Costs and Hardships Among Patients Traveling for Abortion Care Second-trimester procedures that take multiple days push lodging costs higher.
One recent change cuts the travel burden. In May 2025, a Michigan Court of Claims judge permanently struck down the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period, along with required fetal development materials, as unconstitutional under the 2022 reproductive freedom amendment.18Michigan Advance. Court Strikes Down Michigan’s 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortions The waiting period had often forced a second trip to the clinic, doubling travel and time off.
Financial Assistance That Can Lower Your Bill
Several organizations help Michigan patients cover part or all of their abortion along with related costs. Most require that you already have a scheduled appointment before you apply.
- Hydra Fund covers full medication abortion costs when pills are ordered online, and provides clinic-based support for minors and patients past 12 weeks.
- Abortion Freedom Fund sends money directly to virtual providers and clinics on behalf of patients.
- YWCA Kalamazoo Reproductive Health Fund helps with procedure costs, transit, and emotional support.
- Reclaim MI WIN Fund funds patients at Northland Family Planning clinics, including gas and transportation.
- Midwest Access Coalition covers lodging, transportation, gas, food, and childcare.
- The National Abortion Federation Hotline, 800-772-9100, provides financial help and referrals at NAF-member providers.
These are listed through Abortion Finder, which maintains state-by-state support resources.19Abortion Finder. Abortion in Michigan – Funds and Support Organizations Many clinics also help patients apply. Northland Family Planning will call funding agencies on your behalf and work through options with you, though it does not offer payment plans.20Northland Family Planning. Financial Assistance Planned Parenthood of Michigan has abortion navigators who coordinate financial aid and travel logistics.8Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Abortion Services
If the Patient Is a Minor
Michigan still requires written consent from a parent or legal guardian for a minor’s abortion.21Michigan Legislature. MCL 722.903 – Parental Consent A minor who cannot or does not want to involve a parent can petition for a judicial bypass. There is no filing fee, and the court will appoint an attorney at no cost on request.22Michigan Courts. Process for Seeking a Waiver of Parental Consent for an Abortion The bypass itself is free, but court scheduling can delay care by a week or more, which may push a patient past the gestational window for medication abortion and into a pricier procedure.23Human Rights Watch. In Harm’s Way: How Michigan’s Forced Parental Consent Abortion Law Hurts Young People