Some insurance companies provide options for domestic partners, and others don’t. You would have to contact your insurance company to determine what, if any, benefits are provided. It is important to note that there is no law in Arizona giving domestic partners the same or similar rights as a couple who is married.

Can I add my girlfriend to my health insurance in Arizona?

Some insurance companies in Arizona extend coverage for domestic partners, but they are not required to do so by law. Unfortunately, that means it’s up to the insurer’s discretion to which, if any, benefits are extended to domestic partners.

How do you become a domestic partner in Arizona?

Two individuals seeking to become domestic partners must complete and file a declaration of domestic partnership in person with the City Clerk Department. Each applicant must provide a valid photo ID issued by a United States government agency that provides name, date of birth, height, weight, and hair and eye color.

Does the state of Arizona recognize domestic partnership?

No statewide statutes addressing domestic partnerships in Arizona. The cities of Phoenix and Tucson* permit couples – both same-sex and opposite-sex – to register as domestic partners. *The “Tucson Domestic Partnership Ordinance” was later changed to the “Tucson Civil Union Ordinance.”

Can I add my partner to my health insurance?

In most cases, adding a spouse to your health insurance plan is acceptable. Keep in mind that if you or your spouse have access to employer-sponsored health insurance, but choose to buy your own family plan on a health insurance exchange, you likely will not qualify for Obamacare subsidies.

Can a company offer domestic partner health insurance?

Most very large companies have self-funded plans, which are regulated by federal laws. Even without mandates, a growing number of employers extend employee benefits coverage to domestic partners.

Is it legal for insurance to cover opposite sex domestic partners?

There is no legal prohibition or requirement that an insurance company offer coverage to opposite-sex domestic partners or same-sex domestic partners who are not parties to a civil union.

Is the federal government required to provide domestic partner benefits?

It’s important to note that companies are not required by federal law to provide domestic partner benefits even if they offer coverage to married couples, but some states and municipalities do mandate that businesses offer coverage to unmarried couples.

Can a domestic partner use a health savings account?

In addition, unless the domestic partner is the employee’s tax dependent, the domestic partner’s medical expenses cannot be covered using the employee’s health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or flexible spending account (FSA).