University of Utah - Human Resources

Eligible dependents

Spouse or eligible domestic partner (see below for definition of eligible domestic partner)
Children of the employee, spouse or domestic partner who are under age 26:

Birth
Placement for legal adoption
Placement for foster care
Legal (court-appointed) guardianship granting full guardianship rights (proof of legal guardianship must be provided to Human Resources)
Coverage may be available for a dependent child age 26 or older in certain circumstances (contact UHRM at (801) 581-7447 for information)

Please note: Because a domestic partner is not a recognized dependent under current tax law, the portion of premiums an employee pays for a domestic partner and domestic partner's children will be paid with after-tax dollars. In addition, the employee will be taxed on the amount the department contributes for the domestic partner and domestic partner’s children.

An eligible domestic partner is someone with whom the employee has a partnership that meets the following requirements:

Both are over the age of eighteen (18)
Reside together in a permanent residence and have done so for at least six months and will remain members of the same household for the period of coverage
A serious and committed relationship which they intend to continue indefinitely
An emotional commitment to one another
Joint responsibility for the common welfare and financial obligations of the household or one is chiefly dependent upon the other for financial assistance
Not related in any way that would prohibit legal marriage
Not legally married to anyone else or the domestic partner of anyone else

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