What does an abortion cost in District of Columbia?

Abortion costs vary by gestational age and procedure type. District of Columbia's legal status (Local-law protected) affects access. dccaf.org can help with costs and travel.

• Status: Protected
• Current rule: Local-law protected
• District of Columbia abortion fund: dccaf.org
• Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100

What determines the cost for District of Columbia patients

The price of abortion care depends on the method (medication vs. in-clinic), how far along the pregnancy is, and whether insurance or Medicaid can be used. Rather than relying on published averages, call the clinic or the NAF hotline for a real quote, then ask about funding before paying out of pocket: dccaf.org and the National Network of Abortion Funds exist precisely to close the gap between a quote and what you can afford. Many funds also cover gas, flights, lodging, and childcare.

District of Columbia's legal status, in practice

Abortion is legal in District of Columbia — local-law protected. Providers in District of Columbia also serve many patients traveling from restricted states, so appointment availability can vary; booking ahead and asking about financial or travel assistance is still worth doing.

Access in states bordering District of Columbia

District of Columbia is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.

State	Status	Current rule
Maryland	Protected	State-law protected
Virginia	Limited	Third-trimester limit

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