Jul 08, 2022
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. In May, a draft opinion was leaked from the Supreme Court which suggested it would overturn Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to an abortion. The official decision came out and the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This change means that abortions will now be governed by individual state law. Following the Supreme Court’s decision and consistent with the design of the coverage and to the extent permitted by Federal and state law, we will continue to cover abortion services for our members as we do today.
As a company that serves people in all 50 states, we understand this change in law will be received and experienced differently across the country. We are also aware that having different definitions of healthcare will create uncertainty and further complicate existing disparities. Groups with national workforces will need more clarity, specifically in states where abortions are now prohibited and those states where additional changes may occur as a result of this ruling.
CareFirst is committed to supporting our customers, provider partners, and communities through this change while advancing our mission to deliver access to equitable, high-quality, and affordable healthcare. We understand this is a complex and evolving situation—and the impacts of the decision vary by account and benefit design. We will continue to work to provide clarity and navigate the implications.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
