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A Buffalo, New York lesbian couple is suing Blue Cross & Blue Shield accusing the insurer of contravening state policy in denying spousal benefits. Jeanne Kornowicz and Joy Higgins were married in Ontario in 2006.

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    david_nwpa2 months, 4 weeks ago

    Both the court in Rochester and Governor David Paterson have weighed in on cases such as this by saying that gay marriages performed in other jurisdictions are valid in New York State. The state's highest court upheld the ruling and the net result should be that this couple receives coverage. What baffles me is that the district is not raising any problems at all, but the insurance company is.

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