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Aon Hewitt Experts Available to Discuss Impact of U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Defense of Marriage Act

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision on the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), ruling a key section unconstitutional.

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Experts from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), are available to provide independent insights on the ruling and its implications for employers and employees. 

Under the ruling, employees will have expanded access to employer-sponsored health and retirement benefits, depending on plan design, in the 12 states and District of Columbia that recognize same-sex marriage. This includes:

  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • COBRA continuation coverage
  • HIPAA special enrollment rights
  • Ability to pay for health benefits with pre-tax dollars and receive an employer contribution towards a same-sex spouse's coverage without being taxed on such coverage (also referred to as taxation on "imputed" income)
  • Mandatory 401(k) beneficiary status absent spousal consent
  • The right to be covered by a joint and survivor annuity in defined benefit plans

If you are interested in scheduling an interview with one of our subject matter experts, please contact:

 

MacKenzie Lucas, 847-442-2995, mackenzie.lucas@aonhewitt.com
Maurissa Kanter, 847-442-0952, maurissa.kanter@aonhewitt.com

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About Aon Hewitt
Aon Hewitt empowers organizations and individuals to secure a better future through innovative talent, retirement and health solutions. We advise, design and execute a wide range of solutions that enable clients to cultivate talent to drive organizational and personal performance and growth, navigate retirement risk while providing new levels of financial security, and redefine health solutions for greater choice, affordability and wellness.  Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human resource solutions, with over 30,000 professionals in 90 countries serving more than 20,000 clients worldwide.  For more information on Aon Hewitt, please visit www.aonhewitt.com.

 

About Aon
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