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Dependent Benefits Eligibility

Other Qualified Adult (OQA)
A person who:

  • Shares the same primary residence as you and has shared a residence with you for at least 6 months
  • Is not eligible to inherit from you under the laws of intestate succession in the state of Michigan.*
  • Is not legally married to another individual.
  • At least one of the following is true:
    • Shares a joint checking account with you
    • Shares a joint credit account with you
  • At least one of the following is true:
    • You have durable power of attorney for health care for each other
    • You have durable power of attorney for financial management for each other
  • You have designated as your primary beneficiary for at least one of the following:
    • A life insurance contract you hold; or
    • A retirement contract (including IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or pension plan) you hold
  • You cannot legally marry in Michigan

* The following individuals do not fall within the eligibility criteria for OQA under the laws of intestate succession in the state of Michigan:

  • Spouse
  • Children and their descendents (i.e., children, grandchildren)
  • Parents
  • Parents' descendents (i.e., siblings, nieces, nephews)
  • Grandparents and their descendents (i.e., aunts, uncles, cousins)
Your Group Your OQA is Eligible for these plans Your OQA is not eligible for these plans

Faculty
Staff
Lecturers
Supplemental
LEO
AFSCME
HOA
POAM
MNA
IUOE
Trades
GSI
GSSA
GSRA
Research Fellows

Medical, including Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3)

Vision Plan

Dependent Life (spouse can work for U-M)

Long-Term Care

Legal Plan

Long-Term Disability

Group Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan

Professional Specialists

Medical, including Prescription Drug coverage

Long-Term Care

Vision Plan

Long-Term Disability

Group Term Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Legal Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3)

Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan

Benefit-Eligible Fellowship Holders

Medical (GradCare only) including Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3)

Vision Plan

Legal Plan

University, Optional, and Dependent Life Insurance

Long-Term Care

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan (Basic and SRA)

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Medical School Students

Medical (GradCare only) including Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, or 3)

Vision Plan

Legal Plan

University, Optional, and Dependent Life Insurance

Long-Term Care

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan (Basic and SRA)

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

 

 

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the benefits information in this site. However, if any provision on the benefits plans is unclear or ambiguous, the Benefits Office reserves the right to interpret the plan and resolve the problem. If any inconsistency exists between this site and the written plans or contracts, the actual provisions of each benefit plan will govern. The University 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 spouses, partners, and dependents. 

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