To see a list of abortion clinics we partner with, please visit the  Cobalt Abortion Fund.

A law passed in 2016 allows pharmacists to prescribe and fill birth control prescriptions for people over the age of 18, without the need for a doctor visit. The process and participation can vary by pharmacy, so confirm with your local pharmacy beforehand. 

If you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover birth control, let your pharmacist know if you prefer a low-cost method; they can help you find one that will work for you. Most pharmacies offer birth control methods that cost less than $25 per month.

You can confidentially get contraception regardless of age and without parental permission.You can also get birth control online through sources like Nurx, etc.

There are several types of birth control you and your partner can receive to help you prevent pregnancy. Here are some resources to help empower you to make the best decision for your life.

For the most up to date information on forms of birth control, visit Bedsider.

Insurance Coverage: If you have qualifying insurance from the Health Insurance Marketplace (this includes most* employer-provided insurance and school insurance plans), you are entitled to coverage for all contraceptive methods and counseling for all women, as prescribed by a health care provider. Plans must cover these services without charging a copayment or coinsurance when provided by an in-network provider—even if you haven’t met your deductible. Visit healthcare.gov for more information. 

The National Women’s Law Center has a free hotline 1-866-745-5497 if you are having problems getting your birth control without cost to you.

*If you work for a religious employer or a religious nonprofit, they are not required to provide this coverage. If you have questions about your coverage, talk to your employer or health plan provider.

A law passed in 2016 allows pharmacists to prescribe and fill birth control prescriptions for people over the age of 18 without the need for a doctor visit. The process and participation can vary by pharmacy so confirm with your local pharmacy beforehand. 

You can use your insurance to pay for medications prescribed by a pharmacist. Most insurance plans cover birth control with no patient copay. If you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover your birth control, let your pharmacist know if you prefer a low-cost method and they can help you find one that will work for you. Most pharmacies offer birth control methods that cost less than $25 per month.

Know your rights! If you are denied birth control coverage, you can learn more farther down this page or by visiting Bedsider.

Reference this Patient Guide to learn more.

To make sure you are going to a real clinic for abortion care, visit our Find Services page to see a list of abortion providers we partner with. To learn more about fake clinics also known as crisis pregnancy centers, or anti-abortion clinics, and their deceptive practices, visit Keep Abortion Safe.

Colorado trusts patients and providers on abortion care. We do not have mandatory counseling laws, mandatory ultrasound laws, gestational limits, or waiting periods. 

If you are over the age of 18, you can obtain an abortion; most private insurance plans cover abortion so check with your insurer to see if you are eligible. Starting January 1st, 2025, all private health insurance plans in Colorado will be required to cover abortion without any deductibles, co-pays, or co-insurance.

If you are on Medicaid or are a Colorado state employee or have other state-funded insurance, you are not eligible for insurance coverage of your abortion unless:

• The procedure is necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant person endangered by a physical disorder, physical injury, physical illness, or psychiatric condition;
• The pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, and/or;
• The procedure is medically necessary because it presents a serious and substantial threat to the woman’s life if the pregnancy continues to term.

If you are under the age of 18, Colorado law requires that you notify a parent or guardian. You do not need their permission, but they do need to be notified. If that is not possible, you are able to ask a judge for permission or get special permission if it is a medical emergency. This is called “judicial bypass.” Planned Parenthood offers a judicial bypass hotline to help you navigate the process.

You do not need parental notification if you are receiving an abortion because of abuse, assault, incest, or neglect.

Abuse and Coercion 

Nobody should force you or pressure you to get an abortion or not get an abortion. Deciding what to do about a pregnancy is always your choice. If you are experiencing any type of coercion or abuse, please visit Love is Respect

1-866-331-9474 | 1-866-331-8453 or www.loveisrespect.org can be contacted any time of day or night

Financial Support

If you need help paying for an abortion, or the logistics to be able to get to your appointment, the Cobalt Abortion Fund can help. Cobalt Abortion Fund provides direct financial support for abortion care and practical support for clients being seen at one of our partner clinics. Visit our website to submit a funding intake form and to see a list of abortion clinics that we partner with.

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