District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)

District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)

FAQs Getting Abortion Pills By Mail In

District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)

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

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

Does my insurance cover abortion pills?

Yes, most Washington DC private health insurance plans cover abortion. Unfortunately DC Medicaid does not cover abortion pills. If you are in DC and on Medicaid Pills By Post can provide the abortion pills free of charge.

Will 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, we take privacy very seriously. All of your information is stored in a secure electronic health record. If abortion is illegal in your home state and you travel to DC to get care your health information is protected by strong laws protecting patient privacy from out of State inquiries.

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

If you are a minor in DC 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.