Dependent Coverage
An eligible dependent under the County’s health benefit plans is
- Spouse as defined by the Federal Government (Marriage Certificate and Social Security number required)
- Same Sex Spouse - Your legal spouse pursuant to the laws
of the states that recognize same sex marriage (Marriage Certificate
and Social Security number required)
- Child(ren) under age 26 - (Birth Certificate and Social
Security number required). This includes stepchild(ren) or child(ren)
of a same sex spouse. If you are only adding the stepchild(ren) or
child(ren) of a same sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage
certificate. You will also need to submit the child(ren) birth
certificate(s) and it must list your spouse as a parent.
- You may send payments for your benefits to:
Benefits
Administration Division
1400 McCormick Drive
Suite 245
Largo,
MD 20774
We also provide coverage for dependents for who you have assumed
legal guardianship or legal custody. Please refer to the County's
Health Benefits Manual concerning the requirements for covering these
dependents.