On September 30, 1976, Congress first passed the Hyde Amendment, restricting the use of federal funds for abortion care. Fifty years later, Hyde continues to put abortion out of reach for many people enrolled in Medicaid and other government-funded health programs, with the greatest burden falling on people who already face financial barriers to healthcare.

In North Carolina, those federal restrictions are compounded by state laws that further limit insurance coverage for abortion. Learn more about the Hyde Amendment and other restrictions on our Abortion Legislation in North Carolina page.

But knowing the history isn’t enough. People need to know where they can turn when they need care.

If you or someone you know needs an abortion, our Guide for Accessing Reproductive Healthcare in North Carolina includes information about abortion providers, financial assistance, referrals, and other support. And because medication abortion now accounts for most abortions in the United States, we’ve also created a Medication Abortion resource with information about abortion pills, how they work, and what North Carolinians should know about accessing them.