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Transgender-Inclusive Benefits for Employees and Dependents
Generally speaking, transgender people are denied health insurance coverage for medical needs, and often irrespective of whether those needs are related to transitioning. This has been changing through employer-based health insurance plans.Domestic Partner Benefits
In growing numbers, both public and private employers across the country recognize domestic partner benefits as an inexpensive option to attract and retain the best employees and to promote fairness and equality in the workplace.
Business Implications
Businesses that offer domestic partner benefits enjoy a competitive edge and re-enforce diversity and non-discrimination policies and initiatives.
Transgender-Inclusive Benefits: Communicating Availability of the Benefit
Employers that have removed discriminatory insurance exclusions against transgender people from their health insurance plans need to communicate to employees (and their dependents) that transgender-inclusive coverage is available – both at the time the benefit first becomes available and on a regular basis.