Who qualifies as a dependent?

  • Spouse/Domestic Partner
    • Eligibility/Definition
      • Domestic partner must have 3 of the following:
      • Domestic partner agreement or proof of registry with a domestic partner registry
      • Joint mortgage or lease
      • Designation of one of partners as beneficiary in other partner's will
      • Durable property and health care powers of attorney
      • Joint title to an automobile or joint back account or credit account
      • Such other proof as is sufficient to establish economic interdependency under the circumstances of the particular case
    • These must also be true:
      • Unmarried, at least 18 years of age, resides with the other partner and intends to continue to reside with the other partner for an indefinite period of time
    • Is not related to the other partner by adoption or blood
    • Is the sole domestic partner of the other partner and has been a member of this domestic partnership for at least 6 months
    • Agrees to be jointly responsible for the basic living expenses and welfare of the other partner
    • Meets the requirements of any applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances for domestic partnerships which are currently enacted, or which may be enacted in the future
    • To be eligible for dependent coverage, proof that dependents meet the above criteria may be required. We do not usually request the actual documents
  • Children under age 26 including children of spouse or partner