Eligible DependentsSpouseChildren (regardless of student, residential, or marital status)Children must be under age 26 at the time of enrollment. Once enrolled, coverage can continue through the calendar year in which the child turns 26.Legal wardDependent, unmarried children of any age who are physically or mentally challenged and became disabled before the end of the calendar year in which they turn 26Eligible Dependents & Required Documentation Spouse Marriage certificate* ANDRedacted first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040***Staff members on a visa may provide up-to-date visa documentation showing marriage in lieu of a marriage certificate or listing dependent child(ren) in lieu of a birth certificate(s). Such documentation includes:USCIS-issued visa affixed on the dependent’s passport ORForm DS-2019 known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-Non Immigrant or J-2) Status**Please conceal all Social Security numbers and financial information in the IRS Form 1040. Adopted Child Legal Adoption Papers Biological Child Not Older Than 26 Birth certificate(s)**Staff members on a visa may provide up-to-date visa documentation showing marriage in lieu of a marriage certificate or listing dependent child(ren) in lieu of a birth certificate(s). Such documentation includes:USCIS-issued visa affixed on the dependent’s passport ORForm DS-2019 known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-Non Immigrant or J-2) Status Foster Child Official placement papers Stepchild Birth certificate, including the names of biological parents ANDStaff member’s marriage certificate Legal Ward Legal guardianship papers showing full financial support and custody responsibilities Ineligible DependentsCivil union or domestic partnersCommon law spousesEx-spousesFormer stepchildren of ex-spousesExtended family members (mother, father, siblings, grandparents, in-laws, etc.)Children who are extended family members (grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. except in the case of legal guardianship)An extensive list can be found at Benefits Booklet.Dependent VerificationCopies of the permissible documentation for each dependent can be sent to the Benefits Team by fax to (609) 258-5920, email to [email protected], or campus mail to HR. Benefits eligible employees can call the Benefits Team at (609) 258-3302 with questions and to make arrangements. All documentation received is handled confidentially. Permissible documentation can be found at Benefits Booklet.
