Walmart ( WMT ), which has 1.6 million employees in the U.S., will also expand travel coverage to access services covered by health care plans, including abortions, when they are not legally available within 100 miles from their location. This benefit is available to employees and family members covered by their health plans. Morris said the company made the changes after “listening to our partners about what’s important to them,” adding that “we strive to provide quality, competitive and accessible health coverage that supports you and your families.” The company did not say whether the new benefits will be available to all 1.6 million U.S. employees or only to certain workers. Many Walmart employees work part-time and are not eligible for all benefits. Walmart’s announcement comes nearly two months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion. The company is based in Arkansas, where restrictive abortion laws have already gone into effect since Roe was overturned. Following the landmark decision, several corporate giants, including Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Disney, pledged to provide support and financial assistance to employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortion services in states that prohibit the procedure. Additionally, in a major benefit expansion, Walmart is launching coverage for fertility services such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg cryopreservation. It also adds surrogacy benefits and quadruples adoption support to $20,000.
title: “Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage For Employees Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-27” author: “Janel Graham”
Walmart ( WMT ), which has 1.6 million employees in the U.S., will also expand travel coverage to access services covered by health care plans, including abortions, when they are not legally available within 100 miles from their location. This benefit is available to employees and family members covered by their health plans. Morris said the company made the changes after “listening to our partners about what’s important to them,” adding that “we strive to provide quality, competitive and accessible health coverage that supports you and your families.” The company did not say whether the new benefits will be available to all 1.6 million U.S. employees or only to certain workers. Many Walmart employees work part-time and are not eligible for all benefits. Walmart’s announcement comes nearly two months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion. The company is based in Arkansas, where restrictive abortion laws have already gone into effect since Roe was overturned. Following the landmark decision, several corporate giants, including Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Disney, pledged to provide support and financial assistance to employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortion services in states that prohibit the procedure. Additionally, in a major benefit expansion, Walmart is launching coverage for fertility services such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg cryopreservation. It also adds surrogacy benefits and quadruples adoption support to $20,000.
title: “Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage For Employees Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-19” author: “Jennie Galloway”
Walmart ( WMT ), which has 1.6 million employees in the U.S., will also expand travel coverage to access services covered by health care plans, including abortions, when they are not legally available within 100 miles from their location. This benefit is available to employees and family members covered by their health plans. Morris said the company made the changes after “listening to our partners about what’s important to them,” adding that “we strive to provide quality, competitive and accessible health coverage that supports you and your families.” The company did not say whether the new benefits will be available to all 1.6 million U.S. employees or only to certain workers. Many Walmart employees work part-time and are not eligible for all benefits. Walmart’s announcement comes nearly two months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion. The company is based in Arkansas, where restrictive abortion laws have already gone into effect since Roe was overturned. Following the landmark decision, several corporate giants, including Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Disney, pledged to provide support and financial assistance to employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortion services in states that prohibit the procedure. Additionally, in a major benefit expansion, Walmart is launching coverage for fertility services such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg cryopreservation. It also adds surrogacy benefits and quadruples adoption support to $20,000.
title: “Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage For Employees Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-10” author: “Laura Reid”
Walmart ( WMT ), which has 1.6 million employees in the U.S., will also expand travel coverage to access services covered by health care plans, including abortions, when they are not legally available within 100 miles from their location. This benefit is available to employees and family members covered by their health plans. Morris said the company made the changes after “listening to our partners about what’s important to them,” adding that “we strive to provide quality, competitive and accessible health coverage that supports you and your families.” The company did not say whether the new benefits will be available to all 1.6 million U.S. employees or only to certain workers. Many Walmart employees work part-time and are not eligible for all benefits. Walmart’s announcement comes nearly two months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion. The company is based in Arkansas, where restrictive abortion laws have already gone into effect since Roe was overturned. Following the landmark decision, several corporate giants, including Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Disney, pledged to provide support and financial assistance to employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — seeking abortion services in states that prohibit the procedure. Additionally, in a major benefit expansion, Walmart is launching coverage for fertility services such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg cryopreservation. It also adds surrogacy benefits and quadruples adoption support to $20,000.
