The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to undo Roe v. Wade has propelled companies into the issue of reproductive freedom.
Protesters march through downtown Chicago on June 25, 2022, a day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Banking giant JPMorgan Chase will also cover travel to receive legal abortions, according to a company benefits memo sent June 1. JPMorgan has long covered abortion under a health insurance plan, and also covered travel for certain health care services. In July the travel coverage is set to expand to all health care services that can only be obtained far from home, including, for some, legal abortion.
Chicago-based McDonald’s did not respond Monday to a Tribune question about its policies. The Associated Press reported the company also did not respond to a request from the news organization Friday, and neither did dozens of other big businesses. Meanwhile, companies that are covering travel to receive an abortion out of state could face roadblocks or confusion. One concern is whether a company paying travel costs might face a lawsuit for violating a state ban on aiding and abetting an abortion. There could also be tax implications for employees, said Robin Wilson, a University of Illinois College of Law professor., saying it was necessary to sort through these and other issues.
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