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Only if the male partner's benefit plan allows for domestic partners to be covered. And honestly, that's a relative rarity.

(And, of course, if the benefit plan allows domestic partners, be prepared to show evidence of all the plan's requirements. For example, they could request proof of joint ownership and other documentation to verify that your relationship is legit.)

However, I wouldn't be terribly optimistic that you'll be able to be covered. If you're concerned about having coverage and consider yourself in a permanent relationship, why not just get married? Then you get the same benefits any other spouse would.

2007-11-27 12:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by sarah314 6 · 0 0

It depends on the insurance. Some companies will only cover her if the two are married. Other companies allow someone who qualifies as a "domestic partner" to be covered. Try asking his human resources department.

2007-11-27 07:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Stacia Z 3 · 0 0

This is a classic Domestic Partner relationship. Depending on how the employer has classified themselves will determine your eligiblity.

Broad Coverage - will allow same or opposite sex partners
Narrow Coverage - allows only opposite sex partners

If the employer extends dependent coverage as Broad, then you will be able to enroll at your partner's Open Enrollment Period (the plan anniversary date, see HR for dates) UNLESS you have had a loss of your coverage (termination, etc) then you would be able to come on within 30 days of the date of loss.

Premiums will be determined as to the plan your partner is on, his age and if the employer contributes anything to dependents (the contributions will also apply to you.) Typically, employers pay a portion or all of the employee rate and will leave the dependent costs to the employee to pay out of their paycheck.

2007-11-27 07:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by kittie_in_ca 3 · 1 0

Depending on the companies insurance domestic partners are covered.

2007-11-27 07:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by danielle 3 · 1 0

Most of the time, no. A very few companies will allow a domestic partner to be added - you'd have to check if his company is one of them. It's NOT common.

Or, they could just "do the right thing" and get married.

I never understand why people want marital rights, without wanting to take on the marital responsibilities, and expect everyone else to go along with it.

2007-11-27 08:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 1 0

There is no way that any of us can know for sure, so why ask a bunch of netizens? Call the insurance person at work and ask them.

My wife and I had to tie the knot over a long weekend just to get her on the insurance. Glad we did it, too. BUT do'nt assume, and don't take anyone else's word for it. Ask the people who do this for a living, your HR Dept at work.

2007-11-27 07:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0 0

Not that I know of, but some policies do cover the partner in a homosexual relationship. Doesn't seem quite fair, does it ?

2007-11-27 07:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by enufsaid 3 · 0 1

Generally no, they will not add until marriage. However if they have a clause for domestic partnerships, you might stand a chance. Read the policy and ask his HR department if you cannot find the answer.

2007-11-27 07:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by KD 5 · 1 0

Depends entirely on the particular laws, if any, of the state you're in as well as the particulars of the insurance contract.

2007-11-27 07:22:48 · answer #9 · answered by jim06744 5 · 0 0

If their policy allows coverage for domestic partners. They might not pay for it however.

2007-11-27 07:04:02 · answer #10 · answered by ***~*** 6 · 0 0

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