The nine-question poll was conducted over the period August 20 to August 27. Approximately ¾ of ERIC members responded to the poll.
“ERIC’s members are really struggling with the fallout from this DOMA decision”, said ERIC President and CEO Scott Macey. “The big issue, one that dwarfs almost all others, is what to do in states that do not recognize same-sex marriage. Our members really need to know what the rules will be before they can fully implement any new benefits strategy, especially those with calendar-year plans who will soon be in high gear for enrolling members for next year.”
Mr. Macey went on to add that ERIC decided to conduct this poll to let its members know what other large employers were doing in this sphere and what benefits changes they were planning to make as a result of the Supreme Court’s DOMA decision.
“I was not surprised to learn,” said Mr. Macey, “that nearly ¾ of the ERIC members who responded to our poll have not yet decided how to handle the benefits of spouses of same-sex marriages in states that do not recognize such marriages. For most of these employers, guidance from the government is crucial.”
In response to the question “Will you consider same-sex spouses to be married if they live in a state that does not recognize same-sex marriages?”, ERIC members responded:
The poll also questioned ERIC members with respect to benefits offered to domestic partners and partners who have entered into civil unions, and asked whether changes to benefits offered to individuals in these relationships are being considered as a result of the DOMA decision.
For a look at the complete poll results, please go to: ERIC DOMA Survey Results.
For ERIC's press release, please click here.
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