If your girlfriend has an unplanned pregnancy, you may be wondering what you can do and whether your health insurance could help pay for an abortion if that’s an option she is considering.
If your girlfriend is not covered under your health insurance plan, you generally cannot use your policy to pay for her medical care. And even if she has her own insurance, that does not necessarily mean abortion services will be covered.
Insurance questions can add another layer of stress when you are already trying to figure out what to do amidst an unplanned pregnancy. Before making any decision, gathering more details is the next step.
At Ohana Health, we offer no-cost, confidential pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds so your girlfriend can see how her pregnancy is developing. We also provide information about your options so you both can consider what each path could mean.
We are here to support you both. Schedule an appointment at the clinic today to get the help you deserve.
Why Can’t Your Insurance Cover Her Abortion?
Your health insurance plan likely won’t cover your girlfriend unless she qualifies as a dependent under the terms of your policy. Many plans extend coverage to spouses or legally recognized domestic partners, but unmarried partners may not be eligible.
Because coverage rules vary, contact your insurance provider to find out exactly who your plan covers and what options may be available. In some cases, adding a partner is only possible after a qualifying life event, such as marriage or establishing a legal domestic partnership.
Health Coverage Options She May Have on Her Own
If your girlfriend has been learning toward abortion because of financial concerns, it’s important to know that she can still obtain health coverage for pregnancy-related care in California. Looking into these options can help her understand what financial assistance or insurance may be available to her.
Depending on her income and circumstances, she may qualify for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. Eligible pregnant women can receive coverage for pregnancy-related care, including prenatal visits, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
At Ohana Health, we also offer no-cost pregnancy services as well as education and support with connection to community resources. While we do not provide or refer for abortions, we can give your girlfriend factual information about abortion and her other options, parenting and adoption.
Confirming Her Pregnancy First Matters
There is more to learn about a pregnancy beyond the positive test result. An ultrasound can help answer some of the questions that remain, including where the pregnancy is developing, how far along your girlfriend may be, and whether the pregnancy is developing.
This can also help identify findings that may require further medical evaluation, including a pregnancy located outside the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy can become a serious medical emergency if it ruptures and always requires treatment.
Additionally, knowing how far along your girlfriend is is crucial. The abortion pill is approved by the FDA through ten weeks of gestation. Taking the drugs beyond this timeframe may result in complications such as an incomplete abortion.
We offer no-cost limited ultrasounds at our clinic to provide these details in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Get Answers at Ohana Health
If you and your girlfriend have questions about an unplanned pregnancy, Ohana Health can provide no-cost pregnancy services and a confidential place to discuss your concerns. You can also learn more about the options available to you both.
Get in touch today to make an appointment.
Ohana Health does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
