Kroger to extend health benefits to transgender employees on Anthem

[stephaniec]

Kroger to extend health benefits to transgender employees on Anthem

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2015/10/11/kroger-extend-health-benefits-transgender-employees/73778670/

Cincinnati/By Anne Saker  10/11/2015

"The Kroger Co. apparently has agreed to extend transgender health benefits to employees covered under the company insurance plan with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, according to a Facebook posting from a Kroger worker."

[traci_k]

Great news for trans Kroger employees. Perhaps this will light the fire under other hold-out companies and universal trans-healthcare will one day be a reality. Granted it doesn't cover all employees but each step forward is a step forward.

[stephaniec]

Its a welcomed step , but Kroger is 75% union