FAQs Getting Abortion Pills By Mail In

New York

Are telehealth abortions legal in New York?

Yes, in New York it is legal to get abortion pills by mail.

Does my insurance cover abortion pills?

Yes, all New York State health insurance including 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. New York has some of the strongest patient privacy protections in the country. If abortion is illegal in your home state and you travel to New York to receive abortion care or get and take the abortion pills, other states cannot request your medical records from New York providers. New York law explicitly prohibits cooperation with out-of-state investigations or legal actions related to abortion care received in the State.

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

If you are a minor in NY you can get an abortion without getting your parent’s permission or 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.