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Graduate Student Domestic Partner Benefits
Graduate Assistant Health Benefits
The WSU Graduate Student medical policy DOES NOT include a dependent coverage
option. For more information see:
http://www.wsu.edu/benpay/benefits/gradstudins/index.htm
Graduate Student Assistants who wish to cover dependents have several
options from insurance carriers that offer individual coverage. For information
on these polices and premium costs, see http://www.insurance.wa.gov/.
The State of Washington also offers a subsidized-premium policy called the
Basic Health Policy (BHP), which provides comprehensive coverage at a low price
for qualifying families. The BHP may have a waiting list for coverage up to 6
months. A temporary policy or individual policy may be purchased to provide
coverage while waiting for BHP coverage to begin. For information on the BHP,
see http://www.wa.gov/hca/basichealth.htm.
At this time there is no coverage for domestic partners for graduate students
who are on assistantships.
Graduate Students Not On Assistantship Health Insurance
Same-Sex Domestic partners and their dependents shall be granted the same
student medical insurance as those provided to married spouses and their
dependents, except where prohibited by law. All policy provisions that affect
students, spouses and their families also apply to students, same-sex domestic
partners, and their families. Married couples and same-sex domestic partners
alike will be given the opportunity to enroll into the Student Medical
Insurance Policy offered to students.
This Policy covers same-sex domestic partners defined as two individuals who
live together in a long-term relationship of indefinite duration. There must be
an exclusive mutual commitment similar to that of marriage, in which the
partners agree to be financially responsible for each other's welfare and share
financial obligations.
Domestic Partner Qualifying Criteria
In order to be recognized as same-sex domestic partners by Washington State
University, both individuals must meet all of the following criteria, sign an
Affidavit of Same-Sex Domestic Partnership form, and submit any necessary
documentation to the Benefit
Services Office.
- Both domestic partners must be unmarried.
- Same-Sex Domestic partners must have been in a mutually exclusive
relationship for the past six (6) months and intend to do so indefinitely.
- Same-Sex Domestic partners must have shared the same primary residence for
the past six (6) months.
- Same-Sex Domestic partners must meet the age requirements for marriage and
not be related by blood to the degree prohibited in a legal marriage in the
State of Washington.
- Same-Sex Domestic partners must be mentally competent to consent to contract.
- Same-Sex Domestic partners must be jointly responsible for "basic living
expenses." "Basic living expenses" can be defined as the cost of basic food,
shelter, and any other joint expenses. The individuals need not contribute
equally or jointly to the cost of these expenses but must agree that they are
jointly responsible for the cost.
http://www.wsu.edu/benpay/benefits/studins/summaryEligibility.htm
Same-Sex Domestic Partner Dependent Coverage
A child of a same-sex domestic partner qualifies as an eligible dependent
if: Either of the same-sex domestic partners is the biological parent of the
child. Either partner is the adoptive parent of the child, or the child has
been placed in the household as part of an adoptive placement.
Student Recreation Center
Full time students are automatic members of the Student Recreation Center
with a fee charged with tuition. A spouse or partner is eligible to purchase a
membership. A partner is the sole person with whom the student shares a
relationship of at least six months, resides in the same household and shares
expenses and responsibilities.
http://cub.wsu.edu/urec/src/memberships/categories.shtml
Library Guest Users
Washington State residents who are not affiliated with Washington State
University may use Libraries resources and services, and borrow library
materials. Individuals 16 years of age or older may apply for an off-campus
borrower card at any WSU Libraries Circulation Desk. Washington Administrative
Code (504-40-020). The Library can be contacted at (509)335-9672.
OTHER UNIVERSITY POLICIES THAT APPLY TO DOMESTIC PARTNERS
Student Family Housing
Occupancy of the apartment is limited to the student resident, legal spouse,
or legal dependent(s), or in the case of a single parent/guardian with legal
dependents, one additional unrelated adult. If you are a single parent/guardian
with legal dependents who wishes to have one additional unrelated adult living
with you, you must include their name and date of birth on the application.
Helpful links are listed below:
http://www.livingat.wsu.edu/hdrl/common/aptInfo/FamilyAssignPolicies.htm
http://www.livingat.wsu.edu/hdrl/common/aptInfo/SSAAssignmentPolicies.htm
http://www.livingat.wsu.edu/hdrl/common/aptInfo/GradAssignPolicies.htm
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