Connecticut and New Jersey recognize domestic partnerships statewide for any couples who meet the state requirements. In Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, domestic partnership health benefits are available to state employees. There are also numerous cities throughout the United States (including some in the aforementioned states) where residents can register their domestic partnerships.[efn_note]“State Laws: Domestic Partnerships” FindLaw.com. Oct. 5, 2023[/efn_note] This just means that domestic partnership registration is available in all of those areas. It doesn’t mean, however, that private health plans or employers in those cities or states are required to provide domestic partner health benefits. In some cases, there are local rules that require plans or employers that offer spousal benefits to also extend them to domestic partnerships, but the specifics vary from one area to another. But even if you’re in an area where domestic partnerships are not formally recognized by the state or local government, your employer might choose to offer domestic partnership health insurance benefits. You’ll need to check with your employer to see whether this is the case, and if so, what they require as proof of domestic partnership.[efn_note]“Considerations for Domestic Partner Coverage in Employee Benefits” EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants. Sep. 30, 2022[/efn_note]