Coverage of Domestic Partner’s Children. Once the domestic partner’s eligibility for coverage has been established, the employee may also cover the domestic partner’s children as long as the following criteria are met: • The children permanently reside in the employee’s household; AND • The children meet all other requirements for dependent coverage of the selected medical plan.
Coverage of Domestic Partner’s Children. You may provide coverage under State administered benefit programs for you partner’s child (children) if the child permanently resides in your household and you provide more than 50% of the child’s support. To enroll the child, ask your agency Health Benefits Administrator for form PS-457, “Statement of Dependence”. After you complete the form and return it to your agency Health Benefits Administrator, you will be advised whether the child is eligible for coverage. Documentation of the statements made on the PS-457 may be required. Requirements for coverage of your partner’s child (children) under union Employee Benefit Funds may differ from those of State administered programs. Consult the appropriate Employee Benefit Fund for its requirements. Changes of Coverage Changes of coverage involving domestic partners and their children follow the same rules that dependents follow. If you are enrolled in a pre-tax status, changes to individual medical coverage can only be made during the month of November, unless you have a qualifying event. Changes to dental or vision coverage can be made at any time. Please see your agency Health Benefits Administrator for more details.
