Corporations Covering Abortion Care

What is happening? After the overturning of Roe v Wade multiple companies announced plans to cover travel expenses for those seeking abortion care in states that do not offer abortion care.

Why is this important? Communication is key and companies are figuring out how to word policies- mostly broadly to cover a range of items that would include abortion and to structure the financial assistance in a way that does not create a taxable event for the employee.

How will this be important? Some state laws will put employers in the legal crosshairs for aiding and abetting a person seeking an abortion. It’s complicated.

Wall Street Journal | After Roe v. Wade Ruling, Employers Weigh In on Abortion and Benefits—Cautiously