(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. is following Facebook Inc. by offering company insurance coverage to women who wish to freeze their eggs.
Facebook started providing the benefit, which applies to employees and their spouses or domestic partners, in January. The Menlo Park, California-based social network offers full coverage, or as much as $20,000 in expenses, related to the procedure, which could include surrogacy or court fees.
Apple, based in Cupertino, California, said it will start offering similar coverage next year. In a statement, Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet said the iPhone maker wants to "empower women at Apple to do the best work of their lives as they care for loved ones and raise their families."
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