The company said its health care plans will now cover abortion for employees 'when there is a health risk to the mother, rape or incest, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or lack of fetal viability.'
By HALELUYA HADERO, AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Walmart, the nation's largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Donna Morris, the retailer's chief people officer, said in the memo to staff that the new policy will also offer"travel support" for workers seeking abortions covered under its health care plans — as well as their dependents — so they can access services that are not available within 100 miles of their locations.
"It's a step in the right direction, but it's simply not far enough for a company that employs that many women," said Bianca Agustin, director of corporate accountability program for United for Respect, a group that advocates for Walmart workers. She said the organization will be incorporating"safe abortions" for employees in their list of demands pressing the company for better pay and benefits.
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