http://www.365gay.com/newscon04/02/020204blueCross.htmBlue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan announced Monday that it will offer coverage to the partners of gays and lesbians who work for small businesses.
Blue Cross the is the largest health insurer in the state. In a statement, it said that it was responding "to customer demand".
The domestic partner coverage extended to the insurer's small business customers mirrors that offered to married couples. Gay and lesbian couples must prove they are in a committed relationship to qualify. It does not cover heterosexual couples in non married relationships