How to Claim Domestic Partners on Health Insurance Coverage
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Review your state's laws relating to coverage of domestic partners. Some states require that coverage must be extended to the domestic partner of a member covered under certain types of group health plans, but some states do not. You can usually find this information on your state's department of insurance website.
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Ask the benefits representative in the human resources department at your company if they extend coverage to same sex and opposite sex domestic partners. Depending on the state law and the type of health insurance plan offered, the company may or may not extend this coverage. Also, ask what kind of proof is required to show the partnership is valid.
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Review any open enrollment materials from your company and health plan for information about coverage for domestic partners. You should also look for information about how to claim a domestic partner on your plan as your dependent.
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Complete the enrollment application for the health insurance plan and include your domestic partner as a dependent, if coverage is allowed. You will need to provide your partner's name, date of birth and Social Security number, at a minimum, on the enrollment form.
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