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Instructions: The common law spouse of an eligible participant may be eligible for health and welfare benefits. The health and welfare benefits are governed by the BAC IHF. The Following guidelines also apply:
The participant and common law spouse both must complete and sign the Affidavit of Common Law Marriage. A notary must witness both signatures and an enrollment or change form must be completed to add the common law spouse to existing coverage.
States and commonwealths that recognize common law marriage include the following:
Alabama*, Colorado*, District of Columbia*, Georgia (if created before 1/1/97), Idaho (if created before 1/1/96), Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire* (for inheritance purposes), New Jersey (Domestic Partnership for same sex couples. Also opposite sex for 62 or older residing together in New Jersey). Ohio (if created before 10/10/91), Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island*, South Carolina, Texas*, Utah, *denotes IHF participating jurisdictions. |
