Abortion fund
Abortion funds are groups that help people who can’t afford an abortion. They give money to help pay for the procedure and may also help with things like transportation, childcare, or finding a clinic.[1]
How Do Abortion Funds Work?
Abortion funds decide how much to help based on what each person can pay. People are asked to pay what they can, and the fund covers the rest. They don’t usually pay the full cost, but sometimes they work with other funds to help more.[2]
Some funds work with specific clinics, and others help in certain cities or regions. In addition to paying for abortions, they might help with other needs like getting to the clinic or taking care of kids during the procedure.
Most abortion funds get their money from local donations. In some cases, governments have given money to help, like in 2019 when New York City gave $250,000 to a fund for patients traveling to New York for abortions.[3]
Where Do Abortion Funds Help?
Abortion funds exist in many places. In the U.S., groups like the National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) and the National Abortion Federation (NAF) help people find support. Other groups, like the Abortion Support Network in Europe and the MARIA Abortion Fund in Mexico, help people in other countries.
Problems Abortion Funds Face
In the U.S., there are rules that make it hard for abortion funds to help. For example, the Hyde Amendment stops federal Medicaid money from being used for most abortions. Many states also don’t allow Medicaid or private insurance to pay for abortions.
Around the world, a U.S. rule called the Mexico City Policy blocks U.S. foreign aid from going to groups that provide or talk about abortion. Other organizations, like the Safe Abortion Action Fund, step in to help groups affected by this rule.
How Much Does an Abortion Cost?
The cost of an abortion depends on how far along the pregnancy is and the type of procedure. A first-trimester abortion usually costs around $500, but later abortions can cost much more. Other expenses, like travel or childcare, can add to the cost.
Most people who need abortions in the U.S. have to pay out of pocket because their insurance doesn’t cover it. These high costs can cause delays, making abortions more expensive and harder to get.
References
- ↑ Dockterman, Eliana (2022-06-24). "What to Know About Abortion Funds". TIME. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ↑ Ely, Gretchen E.; Hales, Travis; Jackson, D. Lynn; Maguin, Eugene; Hamilton, Greer (2017-02-07). "The undue burden of paying for abortion: An exploration of abortion fund cases". Social Work in Health Care. 56 (2): 99–114. doi:10.1080/00981389.2016.1263270. ISSN 0098-1389.
- ↑ Stewart, Nikita (14 June, 2019). "New York City Allocates $250,000 for Abortions, Challenging Conservative States". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/14/nyregion/abortion-funding-ny.html.
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