A new proposed rule by the Obama administration would extendlife insurance to children of some same-sexpartners.

The Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday proposed to allowchildren of same-sex domestic partners living in states that do notallow same-sex couples to marry to be covered as family members intheir life insurance policies.

The changes would affect the Federal Employees’ Group LifeInsurance Program, which covers basic life insurance for governmentworkers and their families.

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