Information for Patients

We accept most major insurance companies, among them Anthem Blue/Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, United Health Care, CIGNA, Point 32, NH Medicaid, NH Healthy Families, Wellsense, AmeriHealth Caritas and Ambetter. If you have insurance we will check with your insurance company on your behalf to see if the services you want are a covered benefit and what your out-of-pocket expense may be, if any. If you have a co-pay, payment is expected on the day of your visit.

We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and cash.

Procedural and Medication Abortion services are covered under many major insurance plans. We accept Anthem Blue/Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, United Health Care and CIGNA. NH Medicaid, NH Healthy Families, Amerihealth and Wellsense do not cover abortion related services except in very rare circumstances. We partner with the National Abortion Federation and our state abortion fund, Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH, for financial and practical support to abortion care patients. Ask us for more info.

We accept Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, United Healthcare, Amerihealth Caritas, Wellsense, New Hampshire Healthy Families and Ambetter health insurance. We use a sliding fee scale for eligible self-pay patients.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment please call as soon as possible. We charge a $35 fee for no-show appointments. This does not apply to abortion/abortion related appointments.

We’ll need full payment on the day of your visit. If you are struggling and concerned about how to pay for your care, give us a call and we’ll help you problem solve. Our fees are calculated on a sliding scale based on family size and income.

We all experience pain differently. Pain levels can be affected by how confident or nervous we are; what kind of support we have. (Think about getting a tattoo versus getting a shot!) Pain is usually a warning system in the body, but pain with an abortion can let you know that your body is working the way it should. As your uterus empties it will cramp, which helps to stop the bleeding and bring the uterus back to its normal shape and size.

If the medical aspects of abortion are frightening to you, please tell us so that we can give you extra time and support. To make your abortion procedure less painful, we offer the following medications before your procedure at no extra cost:

Ibuprofen: Over-the-counter non-steroidal medication (NSAID) is a pain reliever especially helpful for cramps. Ibuprofen takes about 30 minutes to become effective and lasts 4-6 hours.

Lorazepam: An anti-anxiety medication, often known by brand name: Ativan. It can make you feel relaxed and drowsy. When swallowed it takes 20-30 minutes to be effective. It can be dissolved under the tongue for a faster effect. It should be taken with a pain reliever. You will need someone to drive you after taking Lorazepam.V

Tramadol: An opioid pain medication given for moderate or severe pain. It can cause drowsiness and nausea, especially on an empty stomach. You will need someone to drive you after taking tramadol

To reduce the chance of infection we will give you a single dose of an antibiotic before the procedure.

Ondansetron (Zofran) blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. You may ask for Zofran at the front desk when you come for your appointment.

If you will not yet be 18 at the time of your abortion appointment, you will be required to inform your parents/guardian or get permission from a judge to have an abortion. Even if you live in another state, you must comply with the New Hampshire Law.