Spouse, as defined by Oklahoma State Law (common-law spouses may be accepted but not same sex or domestic partners).

What is a domestic partnership in Oklahoma?

And when it comes to helping describe the term, a domestic partnership is perhaps best defined by what it is not. It is a relationship where two people live together, but are not bound by marriage, civil union, or other legally recognized contract.

What does a domestic partnership mean legally?

A domestic partnership is a legally-recognized relationship that offers non-married couples the same or similar benefits as those provided to married couples. Not all states recognize domestic partnerships within a legal context.

Can a company offer domestic partner health insurance?

Most very large companies have self-funded plans, which are regulated by federal laws. Even without mandates, a growing number of employers extend employee benefits coverage to domestic partners.

Is the federal government required to provide domestic partner benefits?

It’s important to note that companies are not required by federal law to provide domestic partner benefits even if they offer coverage to married couples, but some states and municipalities do mandate that businesses offer coverage to unmarried couples.

Where can I get domestic partner benefits in California?

The following cities and counties offer domestic partner registries: Arcata, Berkeley, Cathedral City, Davis, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Oakland, Palo Alto, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Barbara County, and West Hollywood mandate benefits for domestic partners

Are there health insurance benefits for same sex spouses?

Since same-sex marriage became legal, a growing number of companies have eliminated their health insurance coverage for domestic partners. Their justification is that there’s no need to continue offering the coverage now that same-sex partners can legally get hitched and become same-sex spouses.