FAQs Getting Abortion Pills By Mail In

California

Is it legal in California to get abortion pills by mail?

Yes in California it is legal to get abortion pills by mail.

Does my insurance cover abortion pills?

Yes, all California health insurance including MedCal and Medicaid are required to cover abortions.

Does Pills By Post take my insurance?

Pills By Post does not take insurance however we can provide the abortion pills free of charge if you cannot afford $135 for the pills.

Is my information kept private?

Yes. All of your information is stored in a secure electronic health record. California has some of the strongest patient privacy protections in the country. If abortion is illegal in your home state and you travel to California to receive care or receive and take the pills, other states cannot request your medical records from California providers. California law explicitly prohibits cooperation with out-of-state investigations or legal actions related to abortion care received in the State.

I am a minor and I do not want my parent(s) to find out I am pregnant or having an abortion.

If you are a minor in California you can get an abortion without letting your parent’s know. No one will know you are having an abortion unless you tell them.

Do I need an ultrasound before taking the abortion pills?

No, most people who have regular periods do not need an ultrasound to receive or take the abortion pills.