Teachers’ Union Sues Over Lack Of Viagra Coverage

By Tiffany in Misc. on Aug 9, 2010 at 9:52 pm


The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association has filed a lawsuit claiming that male teachers are discriminated against. Why? Because, their health insurance plan does not cover Viagra or other drugs for erectile dysfunction.

Lawyers for the union claimed that because treatment for female sexual dysfunction such as vaginal cream and estrogen replacement medication is covered, the removal of Viagra from the health plan unfairly disadvantaged male employees.

The school district has countered that the elimination was a cost-saving measure and non-discriminatory because the drugs are mainly recreational.

What do you think about this school budget woe? Do you think their argument is limp?

Eric Randall of the Journal Sentinel has more: Link


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  1. Vonskippy
    Aug 9th, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Anything with sex is always a big political sound bite – but sex, or the lack there of, is part of the human experience and general overall well being.

    Do you really want a teacher that is sexually frustrated and emotionally depressed due to a unsatisfying sex life teaching your kids?

    Especially since the problem is easily and relatively cheaply treated?

    Maybe they should stop funding Xanax too – since you know, depression is all in the mind of the weak willed right?

  2. Miss Cellania
    Aug 10th, 2010 at 7:52 am

    We’ve come so far… it was only a few years ago that employees raised a stink because Viagra WAS covered and birth control pills (which can be argued are much more necessary than sexual dysfunction drugs for either sex) were not covered.

  3. djinny
    Aug 10th, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Is it okay that I don’t mind if my kid’s teacher can’t be able to get it up? Sure saves on court costs in some cases. More important: Does the Catholic Church’s health plan cover Viagra?

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