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- How do I add and/or delete a dependent?
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- How do I find out if my doctor is a provider on my plan?
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- I see preventative and routine medical care is now covered at 100%. What exactly does this include?
- My dependent child just turned 19. Is he/she still covered?
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How do I add and/or delete a dependent?
You must log onto ESS and submit a Life and Work Event request to add or remove a dependent.
Please see the “Eligibility Quick Reference” on the Human Resources website for more information on adding or deleting dependents: Eligibility Quick Reference
Under the new Health Care Reform Bill, you may cover your child/children up to age 26. They do not have to be a full-time student, living with you, and/or dependent upon your financial support.
If you are adding a domestic partner, you must do so within 31 days of filing the declaration of domestic partnership, or during the annual Open Enrollment period.
You may add your new baby within 31 days of the birth by submitting a Life and Work Event request through ESS and providing a copy of the birth confirmation to Human Resources.