Verify Dependents
If you are adding a dependent to your health insurance that was not previously verified, you will need to provide documentation to prove dependency. Please note the following reminders and the document options chart before uploading your paperwork to the Benefits Division. All documents can be uploaded directly into the benefits platform via myHR. Alternatively, you can email them to askHR@northwestern.edu.
If a dependent was covered within the last 6 months under Northwestern University health insurance then you are not required to re-verify. For assistance uploading documents, see this user guide.
Dependent Type | Eligibility Requirements | Document Options for Verifying Eligibility |
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Legal Spouse |
The covered employee's husband or wife under Federal Law |
or
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for spouse's covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Partner |
As defined in the state law recognizing Civil Union Partnerships |
or
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for partner's covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Biological Child |
Biological child age 25 and under |
or
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for children covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Adopted Child |
Adopted child age 25 and under |
or
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for children covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Step-Child |
Step-child or child of your partner age 25 and under |
or
or
or
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for children covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Legal Ward |
Court ordered legal ward of the employee age 25 and under |
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for children covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Foster Child |
Age 25 and under |
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for children covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |
Qualified Medical Support Order |
Qualified medical child support order must be ordered for the employee and individual must be age 25 and under. |
Due to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Social Security numbers are needed for children covered on one of Northwestern's medical plans. |