Albany Health Center of Albany, NY

About This Health Center

Operated by: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Inc.

Care No Matter What

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care. Most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing will be covered for free, with no copay.

Language & Interpreters

English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when scheduling your appointment.

Language Line

Services Offered

Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

Hours & Walk-Ins

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Day	Hours
Mon	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tues	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wed	11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thurs	11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fri	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sun	Closed

Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Walk-in Information

If you need emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill), you can walk in anytime we’re open.

Please call us - same day appointments available daily.

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 518-434-5678 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment Call 518-434-5678

Insurance & Payments

Everyone deserves affordable health care. Most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing will be covered for free, with no copay. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

I don’t have insurance or Medicaid

If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. If you’re worried about cost, talk to us about how you can get health care that fits your budget.

Get Coverage

Payment Information

You can always come to us for care. We have affordable payment options at most health centers, but at: Prevention Park Family Planning, Center for Choice, Spring, Southwest, Stafford, Northwest, Northville, New Orleans and Baton Rouge payment is due up front. We’ll never turn you away from the care you need because of your inability to pay.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

Aetna
Blue Card Programs
Blue Shield of N.E. New York/Healthnow New York
BlueCross BlueShield
CDPHP
CDPHP CHP
CDPHP FHP
CDPHP MMC
Cigna
Emblem
Empire Blue Cross
Excellus
Family Health Plus- Fidelis
Family Health Plus- United Health Care
MagnaCare (including Health Republic)
Magnacare MMC
Medicare
MVP
MVP FHP
MVP MMC
NYS Medicaid
RMSCO
Inc
UHC CHP
UHC FHP
UHC MMC
UMR
United Health Care
Wellcare
Wellcare MMC

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 518-434-5678.

Payment Options

Most health insurance plans now cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and HIV and STD screenings with no copay, and many other services with some copay required. Contact your health insurance company directly to confirm that the services you need are covered and what, if any, out of pocket costs you are required to pay.

Additional Payment information

We accept:

Cash
Major Credit/Debit Cards

If you do not have health insurance, read about health insurance options to find out how to get more affordable coverage and what to consider when choosing a plan.

Additional Information

More Appointment Information

We’re unable to provide childcare at our health center. For safety reasons children need to be accompanied by an adult when they’re in the waiting room. Only infants can accompany you to the exam room. Please bring a friend or family member to be with your children if you don’t have childcare at home.

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. all hours clinic is open.

Our teen clinic is open at the following times. In Albany every Thursday from 3 to 6pm

You can come to us for services that don’t require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing, and testing and treatments for urinary tract infections.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

Learn more about our services.

About Us

Donations help support our mission and continue the important work we do.

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

This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.

Find Care Near You

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.