Eligible dependents include the lawful spouse of an employee (including a spouse of a common-law marriage, as recognized by Virginia State Law with legal documentation provided), but not the new spouse of a surviving spouse; provided that the newly married spouse of a benefit-eligible employee will be eligible for coverage as of the date of marriage; and • any child of yours who is: o less than 26 years old regardless of dependency, marital or student status; o 26 or more years old and primarily supported by you and incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of mental or physical handicap. Proof of the child's condition and dependence must be submitted to the Plan within 31 days after the date the child ceases to qualify above. During the next two years the Plan may, from time to time, require proof of the continuation of such condition and dependence. After that, the Plan may require proof no more than once a year. o A child includes a legally adopted child. It also includes a stepchild, xxxxxx child, or children for whom an Employee is the legal guardian. Any child under the age of 26 who is adopted by you, including a child who is placed with you for adoption, will be eligible for Dependent Coverage upon the date of placement with you. A child will be considered placed for adoption when you become legally obligated to support that child, totally or partially, prior to that child’s adoption. If a child placed for adoption is not adopted, all health coverage ceases when the placement ends, and will not be continued.
