You must submit dependent verification documents by the deadline for any newly enrolled and previously unverified dependents enrolled in the Health, Dental or Vision plans or their coverage will be terminated.
New Hires/Newly Eligible Enrollment and Dependent Verification Deadline: Complete your benefit enrollment and submit complete dependent verification documentation within 30 calendar days of your eligibility date. (e.g., New hire date: May 1, Document deadline: May 30).
Open Enrollment and Dependent Verification Deadline: Complete your benefit enrollment and submit complete dependent verification documentation by November 15.
Dependent |
Documents Required/Accepted |
Natural Child |
Birth Certificate; For newborns, birth letter from hospital |
Step Child |
Birth Certificate and verification of current marriage between our employee and natural parent (see spouse verification below) |
Adopted Child/Child Placed for Adoption |
Adoption Certificate/placement letter from court or adoption agency for pending adoptions |
Foster Child |
Proof of Legal Custody, such as a court order |
Child covered under a QMCSO |
Copy of QMCSO |
Grandchild |
Proof of Legal Custody and copy of tax return that identifies grandchild as a dependent |
Spouse |
Marriage Certificate; AND current or previous year tax return OR proof of current joint ownership (such as a joint mortgage, joint rental agreement, joint bank account, etc.) |
FMOLHS reserves the right to audit dependent verification documents at any time.
After enrollment is complete in your Oracle Self Service, upload the required documents to your 'To Do' list. For more information on Dependent Verification, please reference these frequently asked questions.