Johnson & Johnson India includes family benefits for same gender partners

On the occasion of International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), Johnson & Johnson India has underlined its commitment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community by announcing same-gender partner Mediclaim benefits, as well as inclusion in other family benefits like holiday plan, relocation policy, refundable medical advance and adoption leave, said a company statement issued today.

“Open&Out, our global internal programme that comes under the employee resource group, has been making great efforts to promote equal access to opportunities for all our people in every corner of J&J. The inclusion of same gender partners in the Mediclaim and other policies will advance the culture of inclusion and create a better employee experience,”said Sarthak Ranade, Johnson & Johnson D&I sponsor and managing director, Janssen India.

“We believe in making inclusion real and are offering equal benefits for LGBTQ employees to include various family benefits including Mediclaim cover to same-gender partners. This comes at a time when such coverage is difficult for a standalone LGBTQ+ customer, it becomes much easier if the company takes the responsibility,” said Emrana Sheikh, head of human resources, Johnson & Johnson India.


The organisation wants to provide a safe and welcoming work environment that supports every individual in feeling proud, integrated and equal, Sheikh added.