The Michigan Catholic Conference — which oversees health care for
Catholic employees in the state — announced in a letter last week that
it is modifying its coverage in a way that will make it possible for gay
employees of the church to get health benefits for their partners and
spouses.
It does so in a way, however, that doesn’t affirm gay marriage, but
simply redefines who qualifies for health coverage in a way that could
include same-sex couples.
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“The church’s teaching on marriage and human sexuality is not
changing,” Maluchnik told The Washington Post. “Our health benefit plan
is expanding its eligibility to include a legally domiciled adult and,
as such, the benefit is not dependent upon the relationship. It’s
dependent upon residency. As long as the qualifications are met, then
the benefit can be extended.”
The Catholic Church in Michigan just made an important concession toward gay couples - The Washington Post
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