Eligibility
Eligible dependents include: spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children. Dependent children may be covered until December 31 of the year they turn age twenty-six (26). If covering a dependent child over age twenty-six (26), they must be an unmarried, full-time student (student status verification is required).
Dependent Definitions
Spouse: Legally married spouse as defined by state law.
Domestic Partner: A domestic partnership is established when all of the following requirements are met:
- In a committed relationship solely to one another and intend to continue the relationship indefinitely
- Neither person is married nor a domestic partner to another person
- Both persons are above the age of eighteen (18) and are not related in a way that would otherwise bar marriage
- Both persons agree to support one another and share significant resources for the benefit of their union
- Declaration of Domestic Relationship Form (PDF)
Eligible Child: An eligible child is a child who is your:
- Biological child
- Stepchild
- Legally adopted or placed for adoption (you assume a legal obligation to provide full or partial support and intend to adopt the child)
- Child for whom you have legal guardianship
- Foster child