Medication abortion in NYC

Last checked September 6, 2026

NYC Abortion Access Hub (Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm): 877-692-2482

Is abortion legal in NYC?

Yes. The Reproductive Health Act (2019) protects the right to abortion in New York.

Where to get abortion pills in NYC

Four NYC Health Department Sexual Health Clinics provide medication abortion at no cost, regardless of insurance or immigration status: Fort Greene (Brooklyn), Jamaica (Queens), Morrisania (Bronx), and Central Harlem (Manhattan). Call the Sexual Health Clinic hotline at 347-396-7959 to schedule. Fort Greene, Jamaica, and Central Harlem also take walk-ins until 2 p.m.; at Morrisania, call first.

Abortion pills by mail

Telehealth providers can prescribe abortion pills after an online visit and mail them to a New York address. Each provider lists its own weeks limit and cost. Providers that serve New York are listed below.

Abortion pills can currently be prescribed by telehealth and mailed to New York addresses. A May 2026 Supreme Court order keeps that in place while federal court cases and an FDA review of mifepristone continue. If anything changes, the NYC Abortion Access Hub will have current options.

What it costs

New York Medicaid covers abortion. If you're pregnant and uninsured, you may qualify for Medicaid at a higher income limit than usual, regardless of immigration status, and some providers can enroll you the same day. If you have other insurance, ask your plan what it covers. If cost is still a barrier, the Hub and the New York Abortion Access Fund (212-252-4757) help with payment.

How medication abortion works

Medication abortion uses two medicines, mifepristone and misoprostol, taken about a day apart. In New York it is generally available up to 11 weeks of pregnancy; some clinics stop earlier. Procedural (in-clinic) abortion is available at select providers beyond that.

How late can I get care?

New York law protects the right to abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, and after 24 weeks when the patient's health is at risk or the fetus is not viable. Availability still varies by clinic within that — each sets its own cutoff. If no clinic matches your stage of pregnancy, call the NYC Abortion Access Hub for help finding later-term or procedural care.

Do minors need parental consent?

No. Parental consent is not required in New York State for abortion.

Avoid fake clinics

Online searches for "abortion pill" often turn up anti-abortion centers that do not provide abortions. New York City requires them to post a sign, in English and Spanish, saying they have no medical provider on site and do not provide abortion care. Any provider the Hub refers you to provides abortion care.

If you need help finding care

The NYC Abortion Access Hub (877-692-2482, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) helps with finding care, including later-term care, scheduling, financial assistance, insurance enrollment, transportation, and lodging. You don't need to live in New York City, and since June 2026 the Hub also refers people to providers elsewhere in New York State. Live chat is available on the NYC Health abortion page.

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Clinic and telehealth listings above come from this site's directory, which is checked by volunteers; each listing links to the provider's own phone and website.

Facts on this page restate information already published by NYC.gov, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and New York State law (including the Reproductive Health Act of 2019 and NYC Executive Orders 41 and 13). Last checked September 6, 2026. This is not medical or legal advice — call the numbers above, or a clinic directly, to confirm your specific situation.

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