Federal officials outline new benefit options

Published June 28, 2013 10:22pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — A wide range of federal benefits, from health insurance to flexible spending accounts, are now available to married gay and lesbian federal employees and their families following the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage.

“These initial changes in federal benefits will make a meaningful, positive difference in the lives of many. But this is only the beginning,” Attorney General Eric Holder said after the Office of Personnel Management issued guidance to federal agencies on Friday. Some of the benefit changes outlined in the guidance include:

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