Health Coverage

[nygatl15]

I know most companies allow the wife to be added to the company health coverage as the spouse. Does the same apply for her children?

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

I know most companies allow the wife to be added to the company health coverage as the spouse. Does the same apply for her children?

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Most american insurance companies that have contracts with american corporations, require that a husband and wife be married to claim dependent children. If there is a legal marriage between them, and the child or children are dependents, and in legal custody, then they can be claimed.

Edited March 6, 2006 by ShaQuaNew (see edit history)

[nygatl15]

I know most companies allow the wife to be added to the company health coverage as the spouse. Does the same apply for her children?

196106[/snapback]

Most american insurance companies that have contracts with american corporations, require that a husband and wife be married to claim dependent children. If there is a legal marriage between them, and the child or children are dependents, and in legal custody, then they can be claimed.

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Thanks, I don't want to ask my job anything right now, since I'm still officially married.

[tonado]

As long as the children are in USA, then it should be okay.

[BuffaloPaul]

I had no problem adding my step daughter to my policy at work. Only requirement is that I claim her as a dependent and she is under 21

[Guest pushbrk]

I know most companies allow the wife to be added to the company health coverage as the spouse. Does the same apply for her children?

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Some companies require a SS# be obtained before enrolling anybody in their benefit programs. This causes a delay in the case of K1/K2. You'll want to check on that with your HR people at some point unless you already know. For instance, if your current wife was added to your benefits without a SS# you already have your answer. The wife and dependent children will be treated the same.

[nygatl15]

I know most companies allow the wife to be added to the company health coverage as the spouse. Does the same apply for her children?

196106[/snapback]

Some companies require a SS# be obtained before enrolling anybody in their benefit programs. This causes a delay in the case of K1/K2. You'll want to check on that with your HR people at some point unless you already know. For instance, if your current wife was added to your benefits without a SS# you already have your answer. The wife and dependent children will be treated the same.

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She had one, but the company told me She didn't have to have one to get the coverage