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Abortion is a safe and common healthcare procedure, and it is legal in Washington State. Abortion services are available at many clinics in King County.
Public Health – Seattle & King County does not provide abortions. At our Birth Control and Sexual Health Clinics, we offer pregnancy tests, and our staff offer support in discussing all options.
Paying for an abortion
You can pay for an abortion using any type of health insurance – including state insurance (such as Apple Health) and private insurance — or by paying with cash or a credit card.
- State health insurance. The state health insurance in Washington State is called Apple Health, through Healthplanfinder, and it will pay for an abortion. You can get Apple Health insurance based on how much you make per month. And if you earn too much for Apple Health, there are other low-cost options through Washington Healthplanfinder. You need to live in Washington State for Apple Health, but you do not need to be a U.S. citizen. If you qualify for Apple Health insurance, it will pay for the abortion and follow-up visits. You won't have to pay anything. Learn more and get help from Public Health Navigators.
- Private health insurance. If you have private insurance through your job (or your parent's or spouse's job), be sure to call your insurance company to find out if they cover an abortion, and if so, how much of the cost they cover. Most insurance does cover. You should also call the abortion clinic to ask if they take your insurance. If you are using insurance through a parent, guardian, or spouse's job, they may learn about the abortion from insurance paperwork. If you want more confidentiality, you can pay the cost yourself, or you may be able to use Apple Health insurance instead. Applying for Apple Health is completely confidential. For questions or assistance, contact a Public Health insurance navigator.
- Cash or credit card. If you don't have any insurance, if you don't want to use your insurance, or if your insurance doesn't cover abortion, you can choose to pay for your abortion with cash or a credit card. Sometimes private insurance only pays for part of the cost, and you will have to pay for the rest of the cost.
It is easy to apply for Apple Health.
- You can apply online at www.wahealthplanfinder.org. You will usually find out if you qualify within 30 minutes.
- You can apply and ask questions from Public Health's Access & Outreach team. You can also call Access & Outreach hotline at 1-800-756-5437. You may be able to apply over the phone and be approved immediately.
The cost of a medical or surgical abortion usually starts at $600. For pregnancies that are over 12 weeks, the cost is higher and goes up each week. If you don’t have Apple Health or private insurance, you can pay with cash or credit card.
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund is a non-profit organization that helps people pay for abortions. You can call 1-866-692-2310 or visit nwaafund.org for more information. If you are having a hard time getting the money you need, you can also let the clinic know. Many people have to deal with this situation, and the clinic may be able to offer helpful advice. For more information about paying for an abortion, visit the Washington Department of Health.
Abortion clinics in and near King County
A youth or adult of any age can have a medical or surgical abortion in Washington State without the consent of a parent, guardian, or the person they got pregnant with.
- Medical abortion is when a person takes medicine to end their pregnancy, like a miscarriage. A person can have a medical abortion until they are about 11 weeks pregnant. Washington state is protecting access to medication abortion, despite any court rulings in other states, and provides more information through the WA Department of Health.
- Surgical abortion is when a medical provider removes the pregnancy tissue from the pregnant person's body. Surgical abortions are not like the surgery people usually think of. There is no cutting or stitches.
Clinics that provide medical and/or surgical abortions are listed below:
East King County
Planned Parenthood - Bellevue
14730 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
800-769-0045
- Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
- Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 14 weeks)
Snohomish County
Planned Parenthood – Lynnwood
19505 76th Ave W #200
Lynnwood, WA 98036
800-769-0045
Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
Seattle
Planned Parenthood – Seattle (Madison)
2001 E Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
800-769-0045
- Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
- Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 23 weeks)
- Saturday appointments available
Planned Parenthood – Seattle (Northgate)
2111 N Northgate Way, Suite 218
Seattle, WA 98133
800-769-0045
- Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
- Saturday appointments available
Planned Parenthood – Seattle (White Center)
9942 8th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
800-769-0045
- Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
University of Washington Women's Health Care Center
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-598-5500, choose option 2 to connect with care team for scheduling
- Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 10 weeks)
- Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 14 weeks)
- Surgical abortion at UW Hospital: First and second trimester (up to 24 weeks)
South King County and Tacoma
All Women's Health Tacoma
3711 Pacific Ave, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98418
253-471-3464
Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 10 weeks)
Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 26 weeks)
Cedar River Clinic – Renton
263 Rainier Ave S, Suite 200
Renton, WA 98057
425-255-0471
Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 26 weeks)
Cedar River Clinic – Tacoma
1401-A Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
253-473-6031
Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 26 weeks)
Planned Parenthood – Federal Way
1105 S 348th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
800-769-0045
Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
Planned Parenthood – Tacoma
1515 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
800-769-0045
Medical abortion: First trimester (up to 11 weeks)
Surgical abortion: First and second trimester (up to 14 weeks)
Saturday appointments available
Additional providers
For a frequently updated list of abortion providers, visit the National Abortion Federation.
Abortion services for people traveling to Washington state
I do not live in Washington state. Is it legal for me to get an abortion in Washington state?
King County welcomes all people who need abortion services, no matter where they live. Abortion is legal in Washington state, but the laws are different state to state. If you have questions, you may find more information at the clinic where you are receiving your abortion, or by talking with the advocates at the Northwest Abortion Access Fund. You may also be able to get information from one of these national organizations: National Network of Abortion Funds or National Abortion Federation (1-800-772-9100).