Coverage for same-sex domestic partners and spouses

Our health and welfare benefits plans generally cover same-sex domestic partners and spouses. The Employee Benefits Handbook provides important plan information regarding each of our health and welfare benefits, including eligibility, coverage and appeals information.

Medical plan coverage

Our plan options provide inclusive care which includes gender affirming care and treatments for gender dysphoria; you can find specific coverage details in our Employee Benefits Handbook and BCBSTX medical policy SUR717.001.

Contact your health advocate at 800-343-4709 for more information.

Prescription coverage is described in our Prescription Formulary. Contact CVS/Caremark at 855-293-4118 for coverage details.

Resources for new parents

You can learn about benefits available to our new parents, including inclusive parental leave available to birth parents, non-birth parents, adoptive parents and partners, plus financial assistance for adoptive parents in our Becoming a Parent Guide.

Get EAP and mental health support

We offer eight counseling sessions to you and your eligible dependents through the Employee Assistance Plan at no cost to you. You can also indicate your preference for a LGBTQ+ supportive provider when engaging with EAP. Learn more about mental health benefits here.

Use the advocacy process to get answers to your benefits questions

Follow the steps here to get answers to your benefits questions.