Shame on the state of Arizona!
About a year ago, domestic partners of state employees had become eligible for state benefits. Now, suddenly, it appears that they will soon find themselves uninsured, after a bill recently signed by Governor Jan Brewer redefined a "dependent".
The change will also eliminate coverage for children of domestic partners and disabled adult dependents -- in other words, the more vulnerable citizens who need insurance coverage the most, but can least afford it.
And, the way things seem to be going in Washington, D.C., I'm not optimistic that they'll have a national public option to fall back on anytime soon.
So now domestic partners in Arizona, their children, and disabled adult dependents will once again be treated as second-class citizens.
And, in some cases, this could be a matter of life or death.
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