Your ex-spouse may be covered under your Health Plan, Dental Plan and Vision Plan coverage. if:
- They were covered by the university’s benefit plans immediately before the divorce, AND
- There is a court order requiring that your ex-spouse and any dependent children continue to receive coverage
If you are in a committed relationship and not married, you may be able to choose a benefits plan for your domestic partner, with appropriate documentation.
For more information about both of these options, click here.
How Covering a Domestic Partner Affects Your Taxes
Domestic partners are not tax dependents under federal law. The value of the university and employee contributions for health, dental and vision insurance for a domestic partner and their children is considered taxable.
Depending on your coverage level, this value could be reported on your paycheck as a post-tax deduction and as taxable imputed income. Imputed income is the taxable value of a service or benefit provided by an employer. Contact TSS for paycheck related questions.
If you have any tax questions, please consult your personal tax professional.
How can I update the coverage for my ex-spouse?
This must be done via email.
If you already cover your ex-spouse on a health plan and need to make a change, please contact TSS at TSS@Tufts.edu wit the plan you want to change them to and we will do it for you!