Can a company extend benefits to the same-sex spouse of an employee?

In 2015, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage which will now require insurance companies that offer health coverage to opposite-sex spouses to offer the same coverage to same-sex spouses. Helpful Links: Health Care Coverage Options for Same-Sex Couples

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Lora Patterson on Jan 10, 2017
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In 2015, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage which will now require insurance companies that offer health coverage to opposite-sex spouses to offer the same coverage to same-sex spouses.

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Health Care Coverage Options for Same-Sex Couples

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Lora Patterson

Lora Patterson is an HR Advisor at Zenefits. As the daughter of a small town business owner, Lora is passionate about helping business owners navigate the tricky world of human resources. On her days off, she spends her time exploring used bookstores and traveling the world.

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