Eligibility & Dependent Certification Requirements
You are eligible to enroll in coverage under the plans described on this web site as long as you are a full-time, part-time, or limited-time faculty, staff or bargaining unit member.
In addition to yourself, you may also cover your eligible dependents. Dependent eligibility and documentation requirements are shown below.
| Eligible Dependent | Documentation Requirement | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse | Copy of legal marriage certificate (English translation) or Affidavit of Marriage | ||
| Domestic partner | Affidavit of Domestic Partnership | ||
| Biological child until end of the year child turns 26 | Copy of birth certificate
Verification of birth from hospital (must contain parent’s name) |
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| Step-child and child of employee’s domestic partner until end of the year child turns 26 | Copy of birth certificate or Affidavit of Domestic Partnership showing your spouse/partner’s name; and a copy of the marriage certificate showing the employee and parent’s name | ||
| Adopted child until end of the year child turns 26 | Copy of proof of legal guardianship | ||
| Child for whom you are the legal guardian, including children placed for adoption until end of the year child turns 26 | Copy of proof of legal guardianship | ||