How does Kaiser Permanente Choice Solution define a dependent?
A dependent is a spouse, domestic partner, child, grandchild, disabled child or any unmarried child, including adopted child, or stepchild/legal guardianship. Back to top What are the dependent eligibility requirements for Kaiser Permanente Choice Solution? Spouse must be legally married to eligible employee and the eligible employee must agree to notify CHOICE Administrators® immediately upon termination of marriage. Child must be: • Born to, a step child or legal ward of, or adopted by the eligible employee or the spouse of the eligible employee or the domestic partner of the eligible employee; • Dependent on the employee for at least 50% of his/her economic support; • Unmarried or not involved in a domestic partnership; • Under age 19 (unless disabled, disability occurring prior to age 24) or a full-time student and under age 24. Verification of eligibility will occur annually at the child’s birthday. Grandchildren can be covered as a dependent as long as the grandchild’s parent is
