This week, Maryland became the eighth state to legally allow same-sex marriage. Whenever two people get married, it leads to changes in the insurance policies of both partners. HealthCare.gov is a resource that everyone can use in order to find affordable health insurance options, including newly married same-sex couples. Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and the District of Columbia currently issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Now, the state of Maryland will, too. California recently ended the ban on same-sex marriage, (but has not yet started issuing marriage licenses for same-sex couples). Whenever two people get married, … Continue reading →

New York has become the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage. This means that same-sex married couples in New York will now be eligible to have their health insurance cover their spouse, (just like opposite-sex married couples are able to do). Coverage options may not be completely the same in all cases, however. One of the benefits that married couples enjoy is the ability to have their health insurance policy cover their spouse, as well as themselves. This is often much less expensive than it would be to pay for two completely separate health insurance plans. Having health insurance coverage … Continue reading →