Post-Dobbs Decision-Making: Travel Benefits and More

Many employers have announced various travel benefits that can cover employees who wish to seek abortion services that might not be available in their state. While many employers have included (or intend to include) that travel benefit as a component of their group health plans, other employers have explored travel benefits outside their group health plan. Whether adding a travel benefit inside or outside of a group health plan, compliance issues abound.

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