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These companies cover travel expenses for abortion

Dr. Jill Byden calls the Supreme Court's decision "very unjustified"

Supreme Following a court decisionRoev. Overturning Wade, large companies, including Procter & Gamble and Target, are adding abortion travel expenses to employee profits. 

The goal is to allow employees to seek abortion treatment if they live in a state where the procedure is now or soon to be illegal. According to the Guttmacher Institute, which studies reproductive problems, about 26 US statesswiftly{86 after the groundbreaking ruling in 1973 was overturned. } Is expected to outlaw miscarriage.

Earlier this year, corporate torrentsreleased reports of abortion tripsafter states, including Texas, introduced restrictive abortion legislation. But following the Supreme Court's ruling on Friday, more companies follow, and dozens of companies representing millions of workers are prepared for employees who need to take care of a mischief. I promise to cover my travel expenses. 

On Tuesday, Proctor&Gambling is The new travel policy is 50 miles in radius Care from less than one provider is not accessible and will take effect on January 1st. The conglomerate, which manufactures household items such as Pampers and Tide, employs 26,000 people in the United States and is based in Ohio. No abortion. 

Target said in a memo on Monday that it would reimburse approximately 450,000 US workers for travel expenses related to eligible medical care that would not be available nearby after July. Discount retailers operate approximately 2,000 stores nationwide. 

The following is an overview of other companies that have expanded their scope.

Amazon. com

E-commerce giant — hires 1.6 million workers — said he will reimburse up to $ 4,000 for travel expenses for abortion. "Amazon has expanded its travel and accommodation benefits to cover travel in many life-threatening situations when the provider is not available within 100 miles of the employee's home," said an Amazon spokeswoman. Spoke to CBS Money Watch by email.

Bank of America

The second largest bank in the United States said it would cover the travel expenses of employees who had to leave the state to receive reproductive services, including abortion. 

Bumble

September dating app company establishes a fund to support organizations that support post-Texas fertility I said that I am doing it. Bumble's home state — has banned abortionsix weeks after pregnancy. 

Citigroup  

After several states enacted restrictive reproductive medicine legislation, banks added travel benefits to their workplace offerings. "From 2022, we will provide travel benefits to facilitate access to the right resources," Citigroup said in the March 15 regulation filing . I am.

CVS Health 

The drugstore chain is reportedlyproviding employee-accessible, out-of-state medical care, including abortion. I am. 

Dick's Sporting Goods

After the Supreme Court ruling, retailerrefunds$ 4,000 for miscarriage travel. Said. "To the nearest place where care is legally available" for the worker, her spouse and her dependents. 

Estee Lauder 

Cosmetics companysaid earlier this month, travel and accommodation for reproductive medicine in the United States from August Will be covered.

Goldman Sachs Group 

The bankis reportedly a US-based employee who needs to leave the state for abortion or gender verification. I will bear the travel expenses of the members. Care, from July 1st. 

Hewlett Packard 

The company isamong the companies that cover medical treatment travel expensesthat are not available at workers' homes. state. 

Ikea US

Furniture makerexpands employee profits and medical treatment, including abortion, if not available within reasonable distance Said to include travel expenses. 

JPMorgan Chase

Last week, the country's largest bank announced that it would cover the tab of travel to states where abortion is legal from July.

Kroger  

Ohio-based grocery store is, up to 4,000 to cover trips to a variety of medical treatments, including abortion and fertility treatment. We are offering dollars

Lyft

The ride-hailing service company's US medical benefit planrequires selective abortion coverageand employees to travel at least 100 miles. Includes a refund of travel expenses if there is an in-network provider.

Matchgroup 

Dallas-based company CEO Shar Dubey,established a fundin 2021. did. Of Texas workers at a company that may need to travel outside the state for an abortion. 

Master Card 

"We will continue to provide access to the same healthcare that employees have today, no matter where they live. "The master card spokesperson said in an email. Itscontains family planning 

Metaplatform 

Facebook and Instagram owners "The" legally permitted range "for those who need access to health care and reproductive services outside the state. 

Microsoft 

Technology companies will expand their financial support for "critical healthcare", including abortion, to cover the travel costs of such procedures. Did. 

Paramount 

The media conglomerate, owner of CBS News, sent an email to employees following a Supreme Court decision to get the company legal. He said he would bear the travel expenses. abortion. 

Patagonia 

Outdoor apparel company, covers the cost of medical insurance for full-time and part-time workers I said. Including miscarriage care. "If there are restrictions, travel, accommodation and meals will be covered," the company said. He also vowed to cover "training and salvation for those who peacefully protest reproductive justice."

Paypal 

Remittance companies may find a law prohibiting post-heartbeat abortion by the Texas Supreme Court. This can occur within 6 weeks of pregnancy. 

Salesforce 

In September CEOMarcBenioff, software company assists employees I said. I wanted to leave Texas due to state abortion restrictions.

Starbucks 

May coffee shop chaintakes existing medical insurance to cover the costs of those who do not have access to abortion within100 miles of home that said it was expanding. 

Tesla

Last year, an electric car maker provided "travel and accommodation support for people who may need to seek medical services not available in their hometown." Teslastates in the 2021 Impact Report.

Uber 

A ride-hailing service company pays for travel expenses for employees to access healthcare services, and a law for drivers to provide transportation to the clinic. He said he would bear the cost. 

Walt Disney 

Friday's theme park operator promised to cover the travel expenses of "family planning"For employees who do not have access to care where they live, including "pregnancy-related decisions". Disney employs 195,000 people.

Yelp

A cloud-sourced business review app says it will pay employees travel expenses if they need to leave the statein May. Get an abortion

Zendesk 

May company to US employees who need to travel for reproductive medicine, Announced that it will offer up to $ 3,000 a year. , Including abortion. 

Zillow 

The real estate site has updated its health plan as of June 1st and has had considerable travel to access healthcare, including reproduction. Employees are now refunded up to $ 7,500 each time they need it. Service or gender-verified care. 

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