Abortion Cost South Dakota

• Abortion Pill Cost: $600-$700

Medication abortion also called the abortion pill, can be taken up to 10 weeks pregnant. The typical cost for the abortion pill in South Dakota is $600-$700 but could be higher per provider.

• Suction Abortion Cost: $535

Suction aspiration, also called suction curettage, or vacuum aspiration abortion, is performed between 5 to 12 weeks of pregnancy. The cost in South Dakota starts around $535 on average.

• D&E Abortion Cost: Up to $1,500 or more

D&E abortion (dilation and evacuation procedure) is performed between 9-20 weeks of pregnancy. The typical cost for D&E abortion in South Dakota can be up to $1,500 or more on average, depending on how far along you are.

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 72 hour waiting period before any abortion procedures can be performed. This waiting period does not include weekends or holidays.
• Minors seeking an abortion must first notify their parent of their intent.
• Insurance obtained through the state’s health exchange only cover abortions when the mother’s life or health are endangered by her pregnancy.
• Public funding only cover abortions when the mother’s life is endangered by her pregnancy.
• Telemedicine abortions are prohibited.
• Abortions at or after 22 weeks LMP are prohibited except in cases where the mother’s life or health are endangered by her pregnancy.

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.