Domestic Partnership
Sharing your life with a significant other is not unlike marriage. It's a bond of love and trust, and with it comes similar concerns... financial stability, health and life insurance coverage, legal issues. Is my partner covered? Will my living situation affect my status in the workplace? Who can I talk to? This section will answer these and other questions.
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Event Checklist
Enroll Your Partner in Benefit Plans
Contact your Human Resources Department for information about adding a new dependent to your other benefit plans, and what paperwork is necessary to accomplish this. In addition to enrolling your child in your health plans, you may want to consider changes to your beneficiary designation on your retirement and insurance plans. Contact your Human Resources Department for information on beneficiary designations.
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Review Tax Withholding
The Internal Revenue Service's W-4 Form has been set in a web-ready, electronic format. If you wish to change your withholding, download it and print it out at your leisure.
Review Life Insurance Coverage
Now is an important time to review and update your life insurance coverage. You should find insurance calculators helpful in thinking about how much life insurance you should purchase. It is also advisable for you to consult with your financial advisor.
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Reminder: If you are working, also tell your employer about your name change.
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