Amazon will pay U.S staff travel expenses for abortions and other non-life threatening medical treatments
The retail giant is set to reimburse staff in the U.S who need to travel to receive treatments that are not available within a 100-mile radius of home.
A message to Amazon staff said that the firm will pay up to $4,000 dollars.
Treatments include bariatric care, oncology, mental health treatments, abortions and in-patient substance abuse disorder services.
Several other companies have announced plans that ensure staff have access to abortions.
While the expansion of benefits by Amazon is not aimed specifically at allowing access to abortions, It comes amid rising restrictions for the procedure nationwide.
The benefits will be available to all employees enrolled in two different health plans offered by the company, including those working in offices or in warehouses.
