Most companies already include coverage for abortion care in their health plans, but a few significant corporations increased their benefits to cover travel expenses after Texas enacted harsh abortion restrictions earlier this year.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday which will now lead to abortion bans in at least 13 states. However, a large number of companies, including some big corporations, have come forward to help their employees who may need to access abortion services. Following the decision, corporate behemoths from a variety of industries have promised to support and financially help workers — and, in some cases, their families — who need abortions in states where abortion is prohibited. Most companies already include coverage for abortion care in their health plans, but a few significant corporations increased their benefits to cover travel expenses after Texas enacted harsh abortion restrictions earlier this year. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is expected to fundamentally alter the landscape of reproductive health in America by transferring control of abortion policy to the states and opening the door for many more to enact new abortion restrictions. As of Friday, state officials in at least seven states said that new abortion laws could now be put into effect. Millions of people who want abortions may soon have to traverse state lines to get the surgery, raising the price of a frequently pricey medical service even further.
