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Major US Companies Guarantee Abortion Benefits for Employees in Wake of Roe v Wade Overturn

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More than a dozen of America's largest corporations have stepped up to ensure their employees have access to abortion care following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade. The companies, including Apple, Starbucks, and JP Morgan Chase, will cover travel expenses for employees seeking abortion services in states where the procedure is still legal. This move comes after the Supreme Court's ruling on 24 June in the case of Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over a dozen major US companies, including Apple, Starbucks, and JP Morgan Chase, have committed to guaranteeing abortion benefits for their employees.
  • The companies will cover travel expenses for employees seeking abortion services in states where the procedure is still legal.
  • Amazon will reimburse up to $4,000 in travel expenses each year for non-life-threatening medical treatments, including abortions.
  • Microsoft will extend its abortion and gender-affirming care services to include travel expense assistance.
  • Citigroup became the first major bank to provide abortion travel benefits in March.
  • A number of media companies, including Disney, Netflix, and Sony, have also committed to funding travel expenses for out-of-state abortion services.
  • The companies' polices typically cover cancer treatment, transplants, and other medical expenses, but the new policies focus on abortion and gender-affirming care.
  • The decision by these companies to provide abortion benefits was made in anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Statistics:

  • Over 200,000 US employees work for JP Morgan Chase, which will cover travel expenses for employees to access legal abortions.
  • Amazon will reimburse up to $4,000 in travel expenses each year for non-life-threatening medical treatments.
  • Microsoft will provide abortion and gender-affirming care services, including travel expense assistance.
  • 13US companies, including Apple and Starbucks, have committed to guaranteeing abortion benefits for their employees.
  • Over 1 million employees will be covered by these companies' abortion benefit policies.

Sources:

  • Reuters - Amazon to reimburse up to $4,000 in travel expenses for employees seeking non-life-threatening medical treatments.
  • CNBC - JP Morgan Chase to cover travel expenses for employees to access legal abortions.
  • BuzzFeed News - BuzzFeed to cover travel costs for abortion.
  • Variety - Disney to "remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care" for employees and their families.
  • Reuters - Meta to offer travel expense reimbursements to the extent permitted by law.
  • Variety - Netflix to add travel reimbursement for abortions and gender-affirming care to its health care plan.

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