How do I add a lifetime dependent?
Add a lifetime dependent to an employee's record. A lifetime dependent is "insurance coverage for family members of the policyholder, such as spouses, children, or partners" for the life of the insured (healthcare.gov). The lifetime dependent allows dependents who are past 26 years of age to be included on the health insurance plan.
Adding a lifetime dependent
1. Open Connect Human Resources > Employees > Modify Existing Employees.
2. Click on the field titled Employee, and then enter the employee name or number. Press Enter.
3. Click to select the Contacts tab.
4. Click Add a New Contact.
5. Fill in fields on the Contact subtab with the dependent's information.
6. To set up a lifetime dependent, click to select the checkbox titled Dependent.
7. Click to select the checkbox titled Lifetime.
8. Click Save (CTRL+S).
The lifetime dependent is added to the employee's information.
Removing a lifetime dependent
1. Open Connect Human Resources > Employees > Modify Existing Employees.
2. Click on the field titled Employee, and then enter the employee name or number. Press Enter.
3. Click to select the Contacts tab.
The contacts linked to the employee record display in the Name list.
4. Click to select the name of the lifetime dependent.
5. Click Delete the Selected Contact .
The lifetime dependent is deleted.
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