Your girlfriend has just told you she thinks she might be pregnant, and your heart drops. Your mind is whirling with questions and concerns. She thinks it is early enough in her pregnancy to take the pills for a medical abortion. However, maybe it’s more expensive than you can afford.
Can You Pay For Her Abortion With Your Insurance?
The short answer is no. If you were married, the answer might be different, but there are no domestic partner laws in Nevada that allow an unmarried partner’s insurance to pay for medical services.
Nevada Medicaid Coverage
If your girlfriend is not covered under your insurance and she doesn’t have health insurance, she may be eligible for Nevada Medicaid for her healthcare expenses.
As of March 2024, Nevada Judge Ballou ruled that the state of Nevada must include abortion in its Medicaid program. The ruling mandates Nevada taxpayers fund abortion, but it is unclear whether the state will appeal the decision.
What Can You Do To Help?
1. Encourage Her To Come To Life Choices Community Pregnancy Clinic.
At Life Choices, our experienced team can provide her with a no-cost pregnancy test and ultrasound. She will learn if she is pregnant and how far along her pregnancy is.
2. Accompany Your Girlfriend To Her Appointment.
Not only will this assure her of your support, but you will both have access to the same information on the options available. At that point, you can move forward with making a decision together.
3. Assure Her Of Your Support
Do your part for the pregnancy and find support for yourself if needed. Let your partner know that you will be there for her no matter what choice she makes.
4. Assist Her In Finding Resources Available
No matter what decision she makes about the pregnancy, there are places in your community that can help. Assure her that you will assist her in finding them.
We Can Help
Our peer counselors are here to walk with both of you on this journey. You are not alone, and you don’t have to have all the answers right now.
Contact us to receive free and confidential pregnancy services and support.