| 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 |
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Yes to benefits for "otherwise qualified" partners. This benefits many people. Those who can't marry, those who don't marry, those who have a partner in life that is not a spouse. Maybe even a parent?
Many companies offer partner benefits and this makes the many times lower salary that the state pays employees more attractive.