A federal judge ruled that CalPERS must make long-term care insurance equally available to same-sex spouses and domestic partners. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken yesterday struck down a portion of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law that defined marriage as between a man and a woman. Wilken said a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional to the extent that it limits same-sex spouses of state workers in obtaining the insurance. CalPERS CEO Anne Stausboll responded to the ruling, “We have been strongly advocating for the ability to administer our program for same-sex spouses and domestic partners and we welcome the ability to extend important benefits to all our members and their families.”
CalPERS is working hard to ensure the retirement and health security of our members, provide help to our employers, and manage our investments to meet our long-term liabilities. We hope this information provides education, insight, and clarity.
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