For many who must travel to get an abortion, the financial burden of the trip can be overwhelming.
A plane ticket and hotel stay are not the only costs to consider when traveling to get an abortion. kieferpix/iStock via Getty Images Plus
People are also reading… As a sociologist who studies gender, reproduction and health, I have interviewed hundreds of women who have sought abortions, many of whom had to travel for care. My recent study on the experiences of people who had to travel across state lines for abortion care can help people better understand what costs abortion patients face when they have to travel.
2. What are the main costs of traveling for abortion care?Most people rightly anticipate that abortion travel entails expenses like gas money or plane tickets and hotel charges. As research shows that most abortion patients are at or just above the federal poverty line, it is easy to see that these costs alone could represent a substantial burden.
And then there is the issue of lost wages during the time a patient must spend traveling. For many people engaged in hourly work, when you don’t work, you don’t get paid.
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