Who is a domestic partner?
A PEBTF-eligible employee can certify that another person is their domestic partner if they provide evidence of at least three of the following: 1. Domestic partnership agreement as recognized by a governmental entity 2. Deed or lease evidencing common ownership of real property or a common leasehold interest in property 3. Evidence of joint title to a motor vehicle 4. Drivers’ licenses that list a common address 5. Proof of joint bank accounts or credit accounts 6. Proof of designation as a beneficiary for life insurance, retirement benefits or beneficiary designation under a partner’s will 7. Assignment of durable power of attorney or health care power of attorney Are retirees impacted by this program? Most collective bargaining agreements extend the same benefits enjoyed by active employees to those who retire and are covered for health benefits. Is it common business practice to allow employees to extend benefits to domestic partners? A majority of Fortune 500 companies, 30% of the
