My friend had an abortion – what should I do?

Has a friend ever confided in you that she’s experienced an abortion? Maybe a friend asked you to keep it a secret that she and her boyfriend decided to end a pregnancy. Maybe a guy you know told you that his girlfriend had one without even telling him about it until after the fact. Whatever the situation, as a friend, you have the power to reach out and help.

What’s the first step?

Listen to your friend. Don’t prod, but be available to listen to how she may be feeling in the aftermath of their experience. Allow her to unpack her emotions.

It may take time…

Don’t be surprised if your friend tells you weeks, months or even years after it happened. Be careful not to react strongly with your opinion because she may be hurting and just need someone to listen as she processes her feelings.

You’re not alone!

You may realize that your friend needs more than you may be able to give. That’s where Collage can help. We have trained staff who can meet with your friend, and allow her to talk about her experience and share what opportunities there are for healing.

What’s next?

The support groups we offer for women who have been hurt by abortion are free and confidential. Only the staff that help facilitate the groups actually know who the participants are.

If you have a friend who might benefit from our after-abortion help, give her our phone number, website or email address to find out more information. If she wants to stop in, she can bring you along if she doesn’t want to come alone. Your friend may need closure and you could be the one to introduce her to hope.

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Will My Insurance Pay for My Girlfriend's Abortion Pill?

August 11, 2026

If your girlfriend is facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering the abortion pill, you're probably wondering about costs and whether insurance will cover it. Before considering the abortion pill, it’s vital that your girlfriend receives an ultrasound. We offer these at no cost with no insurance necessary. She can schedule a free, confidential appointment online at Collage. Can Your Insurance Cover Her? Health insurance covers the policyholder and enrolled dependents. A girlfriend typically isn't a covered dependent on your plan, which means your insurance generally won't pay for her medical care. The exception is if she's been added to your plan as a domestic partner and your employer allows that. Additionally, you may be able to extend insurance coverage to her after marriage if your policy allows this as a qualifying event. However, the chances of insurance covering an elective abortion are unlikely. What About Her Own Insurance in Nebraska? Under Nebraska law , standard health insurance plans in the state cannot cover elective abortion unless the insured purchases a separate abortion rider. Medicaid in Nebraska covers abortion only in limited circumstances. In most cases, the abortion pill in Nebraska will be an out-of-pocket cost. What She Should Know About the Drug The abortion pill uses two drugs. The first, mifepristone , blocks progesterone, a hormone required to sustain the pregnancy. The second, misoprostol , taken a day or two later, causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue. The FDA approves this drug regimen through 10 weeks of gestation. Nebraska law also requires that the abortion pill be prescribed and administered in person by a physician. Complications can include heavy bleeding, infection , incomplete abortion, and digestive system discomfort. If the drug does not fully end the pregnancy, a follow-up procedure might be required. Getting the Facts First A free ultrasound at Collage confirms your girlfriend’s gestational age, whether the pregnancy is in the uterus, and whether the pregnancy is progressing. An ectopic pregnancy (when the pregnancy implants outside the uterus) requires different medical treatment than abortion, and could be life-threatening if left untreated. An ultrasound can rule out this complication. Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Collage today. Call: 308.234.9880 in Kearney or 308.675.2217 in Grand Island. *All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing. **Collage does not provide or refer for abortions; however, we do offer pre-abortion screening through our no-cost services.

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