 TITLE: What Are the Financial Perks of Getting Married? CONTENT: Consider Combining Health Insurance\n-----------------------------------\nNot every employer allows you to add a spouse to your insurance, but combining insurance can be beneficial when one of your insurance plans offers significantly more coverage, a lower cost or both.\nIf you go this route, you may be subject to some additional costs on the insurance plan to account for your spouse's inclusion; you can weigh this against the cost of keeping your own separate health plans. If you have a family, all your medical spending counts toward your insurance maximum, so you might be able to financially justify the spousal surcharge, rather than paying two separate insurance premiums. Compare the details of your coverage to see if you can save on expenses by merging. END