For participants in medical plans who are no longer legally permitted to obtain abortions in their home states, some plan sponsors are considering reimbursement for travel costs to states where abortion remains legal – however, if considering offering such coverage plan sponsors should consider the issues contained in our latest alert:

• Unpredictability and Uncertainty of State Laws
• Plan Sponsor Reaction
• ERISA Preemption
• Extra-Territorial Application of State Law
• Tax Considerations
• Federal Response
• Medication-Based Abortions
• Other State Business Restrictions
• Protection of Plan Actions