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Mississippi town rescinds health coverage for unmarried domestic partners
Starkville, Miss., aldermen voted 5-2 Tuesday night to rescind the insurance plan that had been in effect since last fall.
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Dallas County to consider expanding family leave policy to cover gay workers
The proposal is expected to win approval from county commissioners in the coming weeks. The city of Dallas already has a similar policy in place.
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Florida-based supermarket chain to offer benefits to married, same-sex couples
Publix is expanding spouse coverage for its health, dental and vision benefit plans to associates who are married in any state where same-sex marriages are legal, regardless of the associates’ state of residence.
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Consumer group sues Aetna, says policy discriminates against HIV patients
The lawsuit alleges a new policy violates the privacy of people with HIV and AIDS by requiring them to get their medications from its mail-order pharmacy.
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Mich. won’t appeal ruling that overturned ban on domestic partner benefits
The state of Michigan won’t appeal a decision that struck down a law barring local governments from offering benefits to same-sex domestic partners.
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Missouri public schools insurer to offer coverage to same-sex spouses, families
EducationPlus’ Cooperating School District Insurance Trust currently provides insurance benefits to 16,000 school employees, retirees, spouses and dependents in 26 area school districts.
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Blue Cross extends coverage to married same-sex couples in Alabama
Despite Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage, the coverage extends to those married out-of-state in order to comply with a federal rule.
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Man sues Edinboro University insurer over denial of death benefits
The domestic partner of former Edinboro University official is suing the school and an insurance company for denying him his deceased partner’s life insurance benefits.
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Lincoln, Neb., mayor approves benefits for city workers’ same-sex spouses
Lincoln mayor Chris Beutler has approved changes that will allow same-sex spouses of city employees to receive health insurance and other benefits.
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Widow of R.I. gay marriage advocate wins previously denied survivor benefits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The widow of a woman who pushed to legalize same-sex marriage in Rhode Island before she died of cancer will be entitled to her Social Security benefits after a yearslong fight to get them, an advocacy group said Thursday.