1055 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

P: 800.258.4448 | F: 617.616.1617

Operated by: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

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How to Find Us
Click above to "View Map & Directions" or call 1-800-258-4448. You can take the MBTA Green B Line or 57 bus to the Babcock Street stop. Look for the bright blue Planned Parenthood banners outside of our building, next to Star Market. If you are driving, metered street parking is available; please bring quarters - each quarter is worth 12 minutes on the meter.

What to Expect
When you enter the building, please see the security guard at the right. To pick up birth control or emergency contraception, please go to the sales window directly in front of you (no need to see the guard). At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them.

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:30am	7:15am	7:15am	7:15am	7:15am	7:15am	--
Close	7:15pm	7:15pm	4:15pm	7:15pm	7:15pm	3:45pm	--

Note: Please note the following schedule changes:
Saturday, May 25 - Closed
Monday, May 27 - Closed

Same day appointments available
Appointments for the following services may be scheduled on short notice. Same-day appointments are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend calling ahead of time to check for availability.

GYN Services
STI Testing and Treatment
Pregnancy Tests
Birth Control Visits & Pick Up
Emergency Contraception
HPV Vaccination

Just want to talk?
Our Sexual Health Counseling and Referral Hotline is here for you. Call 1-877-686-5772 option 3. All calls to our hotline are:

Confidential
Anonymous
100% free of charge

Languages

English; Spanish; interpretation available for other languages;

Health Center Services and Information

Holidays

Our health center is closed for the following holidays:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Appointment Information

Birth control refill pick ups are available any time we are open.

Planned Parenthood is proud to offer same day prescription refills. If you have an existing prescription with us, you can request to refill your birth control online before noon, and your prescription will be available for pick up after 2pm on the SAME DAY. Please call ahead to verify pick-up hours.

Please note that if you are using health insurance to cover the cost of your prescription, you can only receive one refill at a time.

At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam. For example, birth control consultation and supplies; emergency contraception (morning after pill); pregnancy testing; STD testing; testing and treatment for urinary tract infections.

We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to wait unsupervised in the waiting area.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.

Specialty Services

Pills by Mail is available at this health center — a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Patients with a current prescription for some of the birth control pills that we offer at our health center can order Pills by Mail.

Other Health Center Information

The ABC Plan is available at this health center. It's an easy and affordable way to get your birth control pills at a discounted rate, mailed directly to you for an entire year - before you run out. Patients with a current prescription for birth control pills that we offer at our health center can sign up for the ABC Plan.

Payment Information

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:

pay stub
photo ID
proof of residence

Fees for services are based on your household income.

Please bring proof of income when you arrive for your visit.

We accept the following forms of payment:

cash
checks
major credit/debit cards
money orders
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BMC HealthNet, Commonwealth Care plans, Cigna, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, Health New England, Massachusetts Medicaid/MassHealth, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, Tufts, United Healthcare. Please call us if your insurance provider is not listed. Coverage for services may vary by plan, so please contact your insurance provider for specific coverage information.

Payment is expected at time of service.

USING A CHECK
Please note that PPLM does not accept checks as payment for abortion services.

USING A CREDIT CARD
If you plan to pay for your visit with a credit card that is not your own, you must bring a letter from the cardholder with you. Please download and complete this form and bring it to your appointment.

USING YOUR INSURANCE
Coverage for services may vary by insurance plan and provider, so please contact your insurance provider for specific coverage information. While PPLM pre-verifies benefits for some appointments, the ultimate responsibility for payment relies on you.

DON'T HAVE INSURANCE?
Commonwealth Care and MassHealth are free or low-cost health insurance plans available to Massachusetts residents. To enroll, contact Commonwealth Care at 1-800-623-6765.

Insurance Information

Some charges associated with your services may be covered by your insurance or a state- funded program. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.

Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.

All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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Note: The following info is specific to this Health Center.

Abortion Services in Boston, MA

Greater Boston Health Center offers the following services:

abortion pill (medication abortion)
in-clinic abortion
sedation options (medication to make the abortion more comfortable)
pre- and post-abortion patient education
post-abortion follow-up exams
referrals for other abortion services, as needed
A follow-up exam is required for all medication abortions.

Our Sexual Health Counseling & Referral Hotline is free, anonymous and confidential. Call 1-877-686-5772, option 3.

Here’s what you need to know about abortion services at this health center:

Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)

Abortion pill (medication abortion) is offered up to 9 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was more than 9 weeks ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.

Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.

Plan to be at the health center for 2-4 hour(s) for your entire abortion pill visit (medication abortion).

During the abortion pill (medication abortion) visit, you must agree — before you start — that you will have an in-clinic abortion if the abortion pill does not work.

After your abortion pill visit, you will need access to a telephone, transportation, and backup medical care available to you once you are home.

In-Clinic Abortion

In-clinic abortion is offered up to 18 weeks and 6 days after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was after 18 weeks and 6 days, we can still help. Call us for a referral list of health care providers in your area that offer other abortion services.

In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.

Plan to be at the health center for 4-5 hours for your entire visit for an in-clinic abortion.

If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.

If you are more than 14 weeks pregnant, your in-clinic abortion may require multiple visits.

If you plan to have sedation, please do not eat for 6 hours or drink clear liquids for 6 hours before your appointment.

If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.

Other Abortion Services Information

Please do not bring children with you to the health center.

If you take any medications, please continue to take these medications normally before your appointment.

During your visit, you may be given the following:

a pregnancy test
a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting
a conversation with the health care provider about your health history
lab tests/blood work
a pelvic exam
an ultrasound
medications to make the abortion more comfortable
medication if you are Rh negative
antibiotics or other medications
birth control information
a birth control method

At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them.

Laws and Regulations

If you are a minor considering an abortion, please read about the laws in Massachusetts that apply on the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts web pages.

Prices and Payment Information

Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.

Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 800.258.4448. If you are eligible for financial assistance, you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.