- Amazon Will Pay Up To $4000 To Employees Who Need To Travel More Than 100 Miles To Seek Non Life-threatening Treatment, Including Abortion, Reuters Reported** The Company Joined Uber And LYFT, Who Also Stood Up Against The Anti Abortion Laws In Oklahoma And Texas And Said They Would Pay Any Fines For Violating The New Laws.
According To Amazon, The New Benefits Are Retroactive, So People Who Have Had To Travel Since January 1 Can Apply For Some Funds.
To Receive Any Payment, The Person Must Be A U.S. Employee Or Insured Family Member Participating In The Premera Or Aetna Health Plan - Regardless Of Whether They Work In The Company's Office Or Warehouse. Amazon Employees Will Only Pay If Their Treatment Distance Is More Than 100 Miles Or There Is No Virtual Care.
Amazon Said The Plan Not Only Covers Abortion. Employees Can Also Apply For Funds If They Cannot Get Treatment Near Their Home, Such As Cardiology, Cell Gene Therapy And Drug Abuse Disorder Services. Amazon Has Provided Up To $10000 For People Whose Lives Are At Risk. The $4000 Benefit Will Be Supplemented Annually.
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