If one of us were to get really sick, hospital visitation.

And when it comes to hospital visitation and health insurance coverage, their relationship is all but invisible.

Other areas of protection that are under question include hospital visitation, emergency medicals decisions, and disposition of deceased partner's remains.

That could include health benefits, hospital visitation, inheritance, child custody and much more.

Crone had also been denied hospital visitations and other rights accorded married couples, because he was not recognized as Bridegroom's partner or family.

Legal protections for partners include hospital visitation, end-of-life decisions, and joint property rights.