Dozens of America’s largest corporations are using shareholder money to fund abortions, forcing consumers to choose between convenience and conscience with every purchase.
At a Glance
- Major corporations including Amazon, Apple, Starbucks, and Walmart offer “abortion tourism” benefits to employees, covering travel expenses for abortions in states with fewer restrictions
- Over 35 well-known companies provide up to $4,000 per instance for employees to travel out-of-state for abortions
- This corporate trend began following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022
- Approximately 26 U.S. states were expected to restrict abortion access, prompting this corporate response
- Alternative companies like Jeremy’s Razors explicitly reject funding abortion-related travel benefits
Corporate America’s Abortion Benefits Expansion
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, dozens of America’s largest corporations quickly announced they would add abortion travel costs to their employee benefits packages. With approximately 26 states expected to restrict abortion access, these companies positioned themselves as defenders of “reproductive healthcare access” by implementing policies that fund employee travel to obtain abortions in states with fewer restrictions – a practice critics call “abortion tourism.
Amazon, one of the first major companies to announce such benefits, now reimburses up to $4,000 in travel expenses for abortions and other non-life-threatening procedures when providers aren’t available within 100 miles of an employee’s home. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed: “Amazon has expanded the travel and lodging benefit to cover travel for a number of non-life threatening conditions if a provider is not available within 100 miles of an employee’s home.”
The Growing Corporate List
The number of companies offering abortion-related travel benefits grows consistently. The list now includes household names such as Bank of America, Starbucks, Target, Microsoft, Disney, Meta (Facebook), PayPal, CVS Health, Kroger, Tesla, and Uber. Many of these companies structure their benefits to cover up to $4,000 per instance for travel expenses related to obtaining abortions in states where the procedure remains legal and accessible.
Financial services giants have been particularly vocal about these policies. Citigroup confirmed: “Beginning in 2022 we provide travel benefits to facilitate access to adequate resources.” Similarly, health insurance provider Cigna stated: “We already offer our employees and their families travel reimbursement for certain health services, and we are expanding that benefit to include abortion care, gender-affirming care, and behavioral health services in states where access is restricted.”
— Drew Ponder (@drew_ponder) February 13, 2025
Consumer Dollars Supporting Abortion
This corporate trend places consumers who oppose abortion in a difficult position. When purchasing products or services from these companies, a portion of that money ultimately supports corporate policies funding abortion travel. For example, Dick’s Sporting Goods publicly announced its policy to reimburse up to $4,000 in abortion-related travel expenses “to the nearest location that care is legally available” following the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Similarly, cosmetics giant Estee Lauder frames its abortion travel benefits as part of its “comprehensive benefit programs” that include “the coverage of travel and lodging necessary to access reproductive healthcare options.” The company positions this as part of its broader employee wellness initiative rather than acknowledging the controversial nature of abortion funding.
Alternatives for Conscientious Consumers
As major corporations increasingly align with progressive positions on abortion, some companies have taken explicit stands against such policies. Jeremy’s Razors, for example, has built its brand identity around rejecting progressive corporate politics, specifically declining to fund employee abortion travel. This represents a growing counter-movement of companies that openly align with traditional or pro-life values.
The expansion of abortion travel benefits across corporate America highlights how everyday purchasing decisions have become increasingly connected to contentious social and political issues. Consumers who hold traditional values on life issues now face challenging decisions about which products and services to purchase, as their dollars may indirectly support practices that conflict with their deeply held beliefs about the sanctity of unborn life.
For consumers concerned about these corporate policies, the most effective response may be conscientious shopping – researching company positions on social issues and directing purchasing power toward businesses whose values align with their own. This approach recognizes that in today’s polarized marketplace, where and how Americans spend their money increasingly reflects their values on fundamental issues like abortion.
