Domestic Partnership rights vary from state to state. Utah happens to be one of the states that does not recognize a domestic partnership. Domestic partnership couples generally do receive the same rights, priviledges and benefits that married couples automatically receive and enjoy.

Who qualifies as a domestic partner in Utah?

We are both over the age of eighteen (18) We reside together in a permanent residence and have done so for at least six months and will remain members of the same household for the period of coverage.

How do I register for domestic partnership in Utah?

Complete Form

1. be at least 18 years of age.
2. have identification, and must provide documentation of their mutual commitment relationship (proof of a jointly held loan, mortgage, lease, life insurance policy, retirement accounts, bank accounts, or credit card accounts)
3. live together.
4. complete a declaration form.

What kind of insurance does a domestic partner have?

These benefits may include sick leave, long-term care insurance, relocation benefits, and group life insurance. Most employers now offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance too. Before you can offer employees domestic partner coverage, you must ensure that you are following all state and federal laws.

Is there health insurance for same sex domestic partners?

According to the foundation, the overwhelming majority of employers nationwide that offer domestic partner health coverage offer it to both same-sex and opposite-sex partners. However, an employee should check with his employer for its specific eligibility criteria as not all employers define domestic partners in the same way.

Can my domestic partner be covered under my group health?

Eighteen states mandate group health insurance plans to cover domestic partners, according to a 2010 report by the Council for Affordable Health Insurance. However, state laws do not apply to employers that fund their own group health insurance plans. Most very large companies have self-funded plans, which are regulated by federal laws.

Are there any organizations that offer domestic partner benefits?

According to a 2008 report by the Human Rights Campaign Fund, 9,374 private employers, nonprofit organizations and unions offer domestic partner benefits to homosexual or unmarried heterosexual partners.