Benefits for Same-Sex Domestic Partners
The same-sex domestic partners of university faculty and staff members may be eligible for:
Health plan benefits
Eligible faculty and staff may elect medical, dental and vision coverage for their same-sex domestic partner and their same-sex domestic partner's eligible dependent children if they meet all of the eligibility requirements specified in the university's Affidavit of Same-Sex Domestic Partnership. The Affidavit of Same-Sex Domestic Partnership and the Health Plan Election Form are required for enrollment. See the Definition of Eligible Dependents for more information on eligibility.
Dependent Group Life Insurance (DGLI)
Eligible faculty and staff may purchase DGLI coverage for their same-sex domestic partner and their same-sex domestic partner's eligible dependent children if they meet all of the eligibility requirements specified in the university's Affidavit of Same-Sex Domestic Partnership. The Affidavit of Same-Sex Domestic Partnership and the DGLI Enrollment Card and Affidavit are required. See the Definition of Eligible Dependents for more information on eligibility.
Dependent Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance benefits are available to eligible faculty and staff member’s same-sex domestic partners and the dependent children of their same-sex domestic partners. See the Tuition Assistance page for more information. The full tuition assistance benefit for same-sex domestic partners and dependent children of same-sex domestic partners will be subject to taxation.
Child Care Program Access
Children of a faculty or staff member's same-sex domestic partner are eligible for enrollment at the university's Child Care Program - an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership is required.
Financial planning series
Specific sessions of the Financial Planning Series have been created to address same-sex domestic partnership financial issues.
Employee discount programs
Events coordinated through the Office of Human Resources, Special Events, apply to same-sex domestic partners of Ohio State faculty and staff.
Family and Medical Leave (FML) and sick leave
Staff and faculty who are eligible for FML and sick leave may apply it for situations affecting their same-sex domestic partner and dependents - refer to Policy 6.05, Family and Medical Leave - requires Affidavit of Domestic Partnership.
University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (UFSAP)
This confidential, free counseling service is available to same-sex domestic partners of faculty and staff as well as dependents.
