Employer Coverage of Travel Costs for Out-of-State Abortion May 16, 2022 Blog This Policy Watch gives an overview of employers offering to cover travel expenses for workers who need to go out of state for an abortion in the context of increasing restrictions on abortion around the country. We discuss who is offering these benefits, the implications for workers, and some of the legal and political concerns for employers.
State Actions to Protect and Expand Access to Abortion Services May 16, 2022 Issue Brief This brief reviews the status of state actions to strengthen and guarantee abortion access to their residents, as well as to prepare for the likely increase in demand for abortion services in those states should the high court overturn the constitutional right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade.
Medicaid Reimbursement Policies for Immediate Postpartum Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) May 13, 2022 State Indicator
Abortion at SCOTUS: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health May 4, 2022 Issue Brief This issue brief provides background on the legal challenges to the Mississippi law in the context of the Supreme Court abortion precedents, addresses the intersections with the litigation that has arisen from S.B. 8, the Texas 6-week abortion ban, and explains the potential outcomes and how they could impact access to abortion around the country.
A Look at Key Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Among Black People April 15, 2022 Slide Due to systemic and overt discrimination, Black people are disproportionately affected by high maternal and infant morbidities and mortality. In addition to legislation, addressing systemic discrimination, implicit bias and racism will be integral to achieving equity in maternal health outcomes.
States Look to Bolster Maternal Health April 1, 2022 Slide Starting April 1, states have a new option to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months without having to seek a waiver.
Sexual Assault Survivors May Face Out-of-Pocket Costs for Important Health Services March 18, 2022 Slide To qualify for federal grants to address violence against women, states are required to ensure that rape kits, or Medical Forensic Exams (MFE), are provided at no-cost to survivors. However, there are often gaps in coverage for health care services that are outside of the MFE.