wrote:
On Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:03:09 -0600, Califbill
wrote:

I think the gay marriage part is also partly HIPPA related. A partner can
not get involved in the hospitalization and healthcare like a spouse can.

The last time I was in a hospital situation one of the stack of forms
I had to fill out was a medical disclosure/consent authorization that
would let you list virtually anyone as your health advocate.

But if you can not fill out the form, your partner is out.