Abortion Cost Louisiana

• Abortion Pill Cost: $475-$600

Medication abortion also called the abortion pill, can be taken up to 10 weeks pregnant. The typical cost for the abortion pill in Louisiana is $475-$600 but could be higher per provider.

• Suction Abortion Cost: $600-$700

Suction aspiration, also called suction curettage, or vacuum aspiration abortion, is performed between 5 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. The average cost in Louisiana ranges from $600-$700.

• D&E Abortion Cost: $700-$875

D&E abortion (dilation and evacuation procedure) is performed between 9-20 weeks of pregnancy. The typical cost for D&E abortion in Louisiana is between $700-$875 or more.

AS OF JANUARY 1ST, 2022, THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS WERE IN PLACE:

• Women seeking an abortion must first receive counseling provided by the state, followed by a 24 hour waiting period before any abortion procedures can be performed.
• Minors seeking an abortion must receive parental consent before any abortion procedures can be performed.
• Women seeking an abortion must first receive an ultrasound at least 24 before their scheduled abortion procedure to confirm their pregnancy and how far along they are.
• Health insurance obtained through the state’s health exchange may not cover the cost of an abortion.
• Public funding for abortion costs is only available in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is endangered by her pregnancy.
• Telemedicine abortions are prohibited.
• Abortions after 22 weeks LMP are prohibited except in cases where the mother’s life is endangered by her pregnancy or if the fetus has a fatal anomaly.

The price of medical (non-surgical) and surgical abortion procedures can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars. This range is based upon a number of factors, including stage of pregnancy, type of abortion procedure, where you live, and the type of anesthesia used. Price also varies by provider; clinics and private practice abortionists typically offer lower costs than hospitals.