Will my parents know if I get an abortion?
Will my parents know if I get an abortion?
Some states don’t have any laws about telling your parents or getting their permission. But some states say you have to get permission from a parent or older family member to have an abortion. Other states don’t make you get permission, but your parents will have to know that you’re getting an abortion.
Will an abortion show up on my insurance?
In California, most reproductive health services are covered by Medi-Cal or Family PACT, so there would be no cost to you. We accept Medi-Cal and many private insurance plans for abortion services. If you’re covered by private insurance, you may use your insurance to help pay for the visit.
Can I go to Planned Parenthood without my parents?
Yep, you can totally visit a doctor without your mother. At most Planned Parenthood health centers, you can see a doctor or nurse without your parents, and the same goes for lots of other OB/GYN offices. When you call to make an appointment, the best thing to do is ask about that particular doctor’s privacy policies.
Will my parents know if I get birth control with insurance?
Thanks to doctor–patient confidentiality, your doc can’t talk to your parents about these topics without your permission. The Pill is covered by most health insurance, but if you are on your parents’ plan, they may know if insurance pays for it.
Can my boyfriend get me birth control?
Can my boyfriend, or someone else besides myself get me a prescription for the birth control? Prescription birth control is available by prescription only, so that means you have to personally go to a health care provider to get it — no one else can get it for you.
Can you get the pill at 16 without parents?
A doctor or other health professional can provide contraceptive advice and treatment to those under 16, without parental consent, in certain circumstances. Doctors and other health professionals must try to obtain a young person’s consent to involve their parents before providing contraceptive advice or treatment.
Do you need your parents permission for birth control?
Yes. You do not need permission from a parent or guardian to get birth control. In fact, it is unethical and illegal for clinic workers or health care providers to tell your parents/guardians you were even at the clinic. The agreement to keep your visit private is called a confidentiality agreement.
How many states require parental consent for birth control?
23 states and the District of Columbia explicitly allow all minors to consent to contraceptive services.
Can a parent give consent?
Parental consent laws (also known as parental involvement laws) in some countries require that one or more parents consent to or be notified before their minor child can legally engage in certain activities. A parent’s right to give consent, or be informed, before their minor child undergoes medical treatment.
What age can a person give consent?
If your child is aged 16 or 17 years old, the law states that they must be the person who is asked to give consent unless they are not able to make the decision. You can only give consent on behalf of your 16 or 17 year old child if they are legally unable to consent for themselves.
