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SSA offices turning away same-sex couples in new marriage equality states
SALT LAKE CITY — Married, same-sex couples are being turned away at Social Security offices in Utah, and presumably other states where marriage equality became legal this week, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday that effectively overturned gay marriage bans in Utah and four other states.
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University of Notre Dame grants benefits to employees’ same-sex spouses
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has informed employees it will extend benefits to same-sex spouses after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage in Indiana and 10 other states.
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Missouri state workers’ health plan expanded to include same-sex spouses
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s health care and retirement plans are expanding coverage to same-sex spouses following a recent court ruling. The Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan says it will enroll same-sex spouses of state employees and retirees who have valid marriage licenses from other states.
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Same-sex marriage ban stalls changes to Dallas pension funds
DALLAS — Two Dallas city pension funds have delayed enacting measures passed by the city council aimed at ensuring equal rights for municipal employees. The council earlier this year adopted a non-binding resolution seeking equal treatment for LGBT employees. It followed that vote with another Wednesday that amends…
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Rights of same-sex military spouses still vary by state
Last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act ensured that federal military benefits extend to same-sex partners and their children. But about two-thirds of active-duty personnel in the U.S. are based in states that don’t recognize gay marriages, leaving thousands of military families missing out on legal rights they would enjoy if…
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Attorney’s letter draws rebuke in Mo. fire department’s same-sex benefits debate
OZARK, Mo. — A prominent Springfield, Mo., attorney has penned a letter praising a local fire department for denying health benefits to a gay firefighter’s wife, saying he is tired of attempts “to cram homosexuality and lesbians down our throats.” Dee Wampler sent the letter to several individuals regarding the debate of health benefits within the Ozark Fire Department…
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Starkville, Miss., officials want to rescind benefits coverage for unmarried partners
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Officials in Starkville, Miss., are now saying they won’t let city employees buy health insurance coverage for unmarried domestic partners, including those of the same sex. Aldermen voted 4-2 Tuesday to delete part an insurance plan they approved two weeks ago…
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Winston-Salem, N.C. extends employee benefits to married, same-sex couples
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem is now offering employee benefits to married same-sex couples. QNotes reports that Winston-Salem human resources director Carmen Caruth said in a letter to city employees on Aug. 28, that the city would recognize all legal marriage licenses from any state or other U.S. jurisdiction, including same-sex couples…
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Starkville to allow unmarried partners or ‘plus-1’ adult on city insurance plan
JACKSON, Miss. — A north Mississippi city is revising its health insurance plan to let municipal employees buy coverage for one other adult, including a same-sex partner. Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman said Friday that the new insurance plan is an attempt to save money – not to make a political statement.
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Mo. fire department blocked from granting same-sex spousal benefits
OZARK, Mo. — A southwest Missouri fire department that was considering extending benefits to an employee who is in a same-sex marriage has been told that the state constitution won’t allow it. Last week, the Ozark Fire Department’s board appeared ready to change its policy so that it could offer the benefits to Capt. Andi Mooneyham, whose out-of-state …