Pregnancy Discrimination Act
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In other countries, pregnancy-related healthcare are not covered by health insurance policies. Pre-natal and post-natal check ups are covered, but procedures and laboratory tests are not. US citizens are very fortunate to have the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, approved in 1978 as an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Pregnant employees will have the same benefits as any other employee that has medical conditions. Health insurance provided by employers should cover pregnancy related expenses. This benefit is not limited to married employees. However, abortion procedures are not covered, except when the mother’s life is in danger.
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