Gay Couples Tie the Knot for Health Benefits - McDermott Will & Emery

Gay Couples Tie the Knot for Health Benefits

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Todd Solomon said that “the landscape totally changes” for health insurance and other benefit programs offered by employers to same-sex couples if the Supreme Court decides that these couples are constitutionally entitled to marry. Such a decision will likely result in more employers dropping same-sex partner benefits in favor of spousal benefits for all married couples, according to Mr. Solomon.