Benefits Eligibility - Dependent Benefits
Never Married Principally Supported Children, to Age 19
Children through the end of the year in which they reach age 19 who:
- Are not your own children by birth or marriage; and
- Are related to you by blood or marriage; and
- Live with you on a permanent basis; and
- Will be claimed as dependents on your income tax return for the current year; and
- Are not eligible for coverage through U-M as an employee; and
- Are not already covered through the university as a dependent or another university employee's coverage; and
- Have been principally supported by you for at least 6 consecutive months before you apply for coverage.
Coverage will go into effect the first of the month following 90 days after the application is received in the Benefits Office.
| Your Group | Your Dependent Children are Eligible For: | Your Dependent Children are Not Eligible For: |
|---|---|---|
Faculty |
Health Plan, including Prescription Drug coverage Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3) Dependent Life (eligible from 15 days to age 25) |
Long-Term Disability Group Term Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan MHealthy Rewards program |
| Professional Specialists | Health Plan, including Prescription Drug coverage
|
Vision Plan Long-Term Disability Group Term Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Legal Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3) Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan MHealthy Rewards program |
| Benefit-Eligible Fellowship Holders | GradCare only, including Prescription Drug coverage Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3) |
University, Optional, and Dependent Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan (Basic and SRA) Travel Accident Insurance Long-Term Disability MHealthy Rewards program |
| Medical School Students | GradCare only, including Prescription Drug coverage Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3) |
University, Optional, and Dependent Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plan (Basic and SRA) Travel Accident Insurance Long-Term Disability MHealthy Rewards program |
The University of Michigan in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their dependents. Although the university has elected to provide these benefits this year, no individual has a vested right to any of the benefits provided. Nothing in these materials gives any individual the right to continued benefits beyond the time the university modifies, amends, or terminates the benefit. Anyone seeking or accepting any of the benefits provided will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the benefits programs and the university's right to modify, amend or terminate them.