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Dependent Group Life Insurance (DGLI)

Eligible faculty and staff may purchase life insurance coverage for a spouse, same-sex domestic partner, and/or children at low monthly fees. This benefit pays up to $10,000 (depending on level of coverage selected) in the event of the death of your covered spouse, same-sex domestic partner, or child.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible for this benefit, go to Benefit Eligibility.

 

Are my dependents, spouse, or partner eligible for this benefit?

You can choose Dependent Group Life Insurance your spouse, same-sex domestic partner and/or your dependents. An Affidavit of Same-Sex Domestic Partnership for Health Care and Life Insurance Coverages is required. Note: The affidavit included on the DGLI enrollment card is separate from the university's Affidavit of Domestic Partnership that is required to receive such benefits as Family and Medical Leave and sick leave
 

How/when can I sign up?

You may enroll within 31 days of a qualifying status change, or transfer to/employment in an eligible appointment by submitting a DGLI Enrollment form. You may enroll at any other time by submitting the DGLI Evidence of Insurability form and the DGLI Enrollment form.
 

Will this affect my taxes?

No - premiums for life insurance are taken from your paycheck after taxes.
 

When can I change my benefit elections?

You may enroll within 31 days of: a qualifying status change transfer to/employment in an eligible appointment You may enroll at any other time by submitting the DGLI Evidence of Insurability form and the DGLI Enrollment form.
 

Who do I contact about claims?

 

Have there been any recent changes to this benefit?

No.
 

What would cause this benefit coverage to end?

Enrollment will cease:
  • When you transfer to an ineligible appointment, terminate employment, or retire
  • With completion and submission of "terminate coverge" section of DGLI Enrollment form
  • When your dependent no longer meets eligibility requirement

 

Who do I call for more information about this benefit?

Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center (enrollment and eligibility verification, forms, plan booklets)

Anthem Life Insurance Company

 

Publications and Forms

Find Benefit publications on the "Publications" page and related forms on the "Forms" Web page.
 

This information is intended to be a summary of plan provisions. For additional information, refer to plan booklets available online and through the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center.

 
 
Life Events
The Life Event Web site provides you with information to consider when major life changes like retirement, marriage, or termination of employment occur. Each page lists your options, tells you who to consult with questions, links you to forms and publications, describes how to make changes to your benefits, and more.

 
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