The following is from 365Gay.com:

Robert Ryan was one of the lucky ones, escaping the World Trade Center on 9/11 with his life. But he continues to suffer from mental and physical problems that require regular medical care and expensive medications.

His life partner Ralph Martinelli was a district sales manager for Konica Minolta, based in New Jersey, and Ryan was covered as a domestic partner under the company’s health plan.

But that coverage came to an end after Martinelli was transferred last year to Konica Minolta’s Idaho operation.

Konica Minolta (KMBS) says it only offers insurance to domestic partners or legally married same-sex partners in states where those relationships are registered.

Martinelli and Ryan have been registered domestic partners in New Jersey since 2005, and KMBS allowed Martinelli to cover Ryan when the couple lived in New Jersey.

Idaho has no such registry.

Due to the cost of medical insurance, Ryan says he may have to go without the care he requires if Konica Minolta continues to prevent Martinelli from extending benefits to him.

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