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It will be really interesting to see the impact Dobbs has on these kinds of relocations going forward, as well as things like some of these states' new laws reg

It will be really interesting to see the impact Dobbs has on these kinds of relocations going forward, as well as things like some of these states' new laws regarding transgender medical care. WRT Dobbs, while people think it is ostensibly about abortion, in many cases it is simply about access to healthcare, regardless of your views on abortion. There are many women, especially professional women, who will flat out refuse to move to Texas. I've lived in Texas for over 2 decades, and personally know more than one couple (all of whom desperately wanted children) that had to leave Texas to terminate pregnancies after doctors determined the fetus had conditions "incompatible with life". And this was before Dobbs. These are not rare cases. With regard to transgender rights, I know a highly educated professional in Texas that moved to Washington State because his child is transgender. Regardless of one's views on abortion or LGBTQ rights specifically, when it comes to individual, personal cases, I have yet to find anyone who wants their medical options limited by a bunch of politicians in the state legislature. Companies that need a highly educated workforce are going to find they will have difficulty getting people to certain states based on state reduction in personal rights. I actually think the states that will be most poised to benefits are those with a lot lower taxes/regulations than CA/NY, but who haven't passed as restrictive laws as places like TX and TN.

chiefalchemist 3y ago
If you WFH and your H is in a different state, for healthcare, are you subject to the laws of HQ's state, or the state you live in? It's in interesting that for more personal decisions (i.e., child is transgender) WFH - or the lack there of - has sociopolitical impact, and is not simply work related.
- brendoelfrendo 3y ago
  The state you live in. Likewise, your insurance provider can cover procedures that are legal where you live, even if they aren't where your employer is located. Not all insurance providers/plan managers cover abortion, but if yours does, they would probably cover the procedure if, e.g., you lived in Washington and your employer was located in Texas. They may even cover a procedure performed outside your home state should you need to travel, though it may be at out-of-network rates.

chiefalchemist 3y ago

If you WFH and your H is in a different state, for healthcare, are you subject to the laws of HQ's state, or the state you live in? It's in interesting that for more personal decisions (i.e., child is transgender) WFH - or the lack there of - has sociopolitical impact, and is not simply work related.

brendoelfrendo 3y ago
The state you live in. Likewise, your insurance provider can cover procedures that are legal where you live, even if they aren't where your employer is located. Not all insurance providers/plan managers cover abortion, but if yours does, they would probably cover the procedure if, e.g., you lived in Washington and your employer was located in Texas. They may even cover a procedure performed outside your home state should you need to travel, though it may be at out-of-network rates.