With states such as Texas, Alabama, and, most recently, Oklahoma effectively outlawing abortion--and the Supreme Court seemingly poised to back them-- some companies are responding by offering to cover any costs related to abortion, including travel, relocation, or legal fees. But that benefit could prompt another legal issue, particularly as some Republican lawmakers attempt to criminalize out-of-state travel for abortion.
In May, a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court promised to overturn Roe v. Wade, the case that has guaranteed reproductive freedom for women for nearly a half-century. Twenty-two states now impose strict restrictions on abortion, including 18 states that would either ban abortion outright or allow the procedure only in limited circumstances should the high court overturn Roe.
Many firms including Yelp, Salesforce, Citigroup, and Bumble have already announced plans to cover expenses for employees or their spouses should they choose to get an abortion. Financial company, Alloy, for example, now covers 50 percent of legal expenses, up to $5,000, up to $1,500 for travel expenses, and another $1,500 for additional out-of-pocket costs for its roughly 250 employees.
The decision to cover these healthcare costs in states where abortion is outlawed is certainly a political statement about women's rights; but there are legal and policy issues to keep in mind, too:
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