On November 3, Washington voters will have the chance to approve or reject R-71, a measure that will allow same-sex couples and unmarried opposite-sex seniors to access many of the rights and protections granted to married couples. We鈥檙e counting down to Election Day with a series of seven videos, each a powerful illustration of why it鈥檚 so important to approve R-71.
Reason #6: Senior domestic partners Rose and Joe
Rose and Joe live in , Washington, a tiny community on the edge of the in the farthest northeast corner of the state. Rose has a and relies on Medicaid to help pay for the medications she needs. If she and Joe were to marry, she would lose this health care coverage. Their domestic partnership allows Joe to be with Rose during her frequent hospitalizations, and also gives him the ability to help make medical decisions if she is unconscious.
Vote APPROVE on 71 to ensure that Rose and Joe will continue to able to care for each other.
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