Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience.
Q:
I have a same-sex partner and saw a notice that as of July 1, federal employees will be able to add their same-sex partners to their long-term care polices. A later memo said that same-sex partners and their children could be eligible for child care subsidies and services, credit union membership, fitness facility and counseling services, life insurance, and other forms of employee assistance. Does this mean my partner could be added to my health insurance?
A:
No. Congress would need to change the law.
Bill Bransford is managing partner of Shaw, Bransford & Roth, PC.
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