Same sex insurance coverage ruling The chief judge in a San Francisco court has deemed the denial of insurance benefits for a same-sex spouse to be a discriminatory act, and has ordered that the couple in the case be compensated for the costs they incurred for private insurance. The case involved the same-sex spouse of a federal court employee who had been denied insurance coverage. However, those payments may not be fast to arrive, as the courts will now consider the Defense of Marriage Act’s constitutionality, as this law from…
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Chubb Offers Medical Benefits to Transgendered Employees
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has extended its medical benefits to transgendered employees and dependents. “This is a natural evolution for Chubb, where our inclusive environment demonstrates our commitment to fair and equal treatment for all employees,” said Trevor Gandy, senior vice president and chief diversity officer for Chubb. Chubb’s announcement reinforces a growing trend among employers and insurers who are recognizing sex reassignment as a medically indicated, rather than optional, procedure. Thirty-nine percent of Fortune 500 companies offered transgender-inclusive health benefits this year, up from 1% in 2004,…
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