Yes, in some states. In New York City, Atlantis offers a domestic partner rider on all HMO plans as of September 1, 2006.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they do.
Although no southern states offer a statewide domestic partnership registry, several cities and counties offer local registries in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, etc. See related questions below for details.
Yes, in some states. In New York City, GHI offers domestic partner coverage with all plans as of July 1, 2006.
No. Some insurance companies offer domestic partner coverage in Florida and you are free to purchase such a policy. If your employer wants to buy coverage for you and your domestic partner, then it can. The state of Florida will not stop you. It may impose income tax on the value of the domestic partner coverage as "imputed income."
Yes, an employer can offer coverage to same-sex domestic partners and/or deny coverage for opposite sex domestic partners. You should ask your HR/Benefits representative for a copy of your plans eligibility rules, which will show who you may enroll and more importantly, when you can enroll them.
No, neither the state, nor any city or county in Kentucky maintains a domestic partnership registry, except that the Cities of Covington, Louisville and Berea offer domestic partner benefits to city employees.
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