Action | This action will amend section 1VAC 55 320(E) to include adults, other than spouses and incapacitated adult children, as participants in the Health Benefits Plan for State Employees |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/23/2009 |
This is an essential step for equal rights among all Virginians. Not just for same-sex partners, but for those who are heterosexual and do not choose to be married. If people are worried about the cost, then the only other step is to disallow all partner benefits from employers, so that spouses do not get coverage, and that is something that I believe most people would disagree with.
I applaud the governor for stepping forth with this.