Q: How many of our staff members are working on this clinical service? A: The service is being staffed by 15+ experienced providers in abortion care, and our team can expand if necessary. Q: How much will it cost? A: NYC Health + Hospitals serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. For patients with insurance, we bill their insurance. Depending on their insurance, copays may apply.
If patients cannot afford to pay or are uninsured, NYC Health + Hospitals will provide care and connect patients to trained financial counselors who can help them enroll in health insurance coverage or financial assistance, including through NYC Care and Medicaid. We also collaborate with abortion funds for patients who need additional financial support. Q: What if someone has complications from the medication? A: We counsel our patients extensively on the anticipated clinical course and potential for complications. As with any medical procedure, and with any pregnancy, there is some risk of complications. Patients will be able to call us back at any time if they are experiencing a complication. Patients who are identified as needing more urgent care will be directed to their nearest Emergency Department. Q: Are our providers protected from out-of-state prosecution when they prescribe to a patient visiting New York from out of state? A: Over the past year, Governor Hochul has signed
NYC HEALTH+ HOSPITALS NOW OFFERS ABORTION CARE IN NYC BY VIDEO VISIT OR PHONE
Connect to our trained, compassionate providers by video or phone to get an assessment and counseling. If you access our virtual care services from NYC, and medication abortion is appropriate for you, we can help arrange for the medication to be mailed to your NYC address. We offer virtual abortion care from 9 am – 9 pm, 7 days a week. expresscare.nyc 718-360-8981
several pieces of important legislation. These are designed to increase protection for providers, patients, and those who help others access care against attacks from hostile states for the provision of, receipt of, or assistance in accessing reproductive health care services in New York, including abortion care. However, the legal landscape around abortion care is changing constantly, and we will continue to monitor and adapt to provide access to patients and protection for providers to the best of our ability.
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