Adding a Dependent

  • You may only add a dependent once you have opted-in each semester. 
     
  • You must first confirm your enrollment with UnitedHealthcare by filling out the enrollment form.  Once that has been completed you will be able to follow the instructions for dependent verifications.
     
  • Adding a new dependent?  Upload documents here.

  • At least one of the documents listed below must be provided for each dependent, in English, prior to their enrollment being completed.

    • Acceptable Documents to add dependents:
      • Marriage Certificate
      • Birth Certificate
      • 1040 Tax Return (1st and last pages w/signatures)
      • J1 or F1 Visa (needs to include dependents name)
      • Civil Union Certificate
      • Military Discharge Papers
      • MD Attestation for disabled dependents over the age of 26
      • Guardianship Court Order or Letter signed by a judge, awarding legal guardianship
    • Domestic Partnership- at least 3 of the below documents must be submitted:
      • Joint Mortgage or Lease
      • Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation
      • Primary Beneficiary (Will) Designation
      • Domestic Partnership Agreement
      • Power of Attorney of Property and/or Health Care
      • Joint Ownership of either a motor vehicle, checking account or credit card
         
  • Dependent Born:  you have 31 days after the birth of a child/marriage to spouse to add them to your plan as a dependent.  Outside of this deadline you may only add dependents during the enrollment/change period.