Has anyone been able to go on FH's insurance after obtaining their marriage license? Someone mentioned to me that once you get this, you're legally married and may be able to get on FH's insurance depending on the company. Has anyone done this, or did I receive the wrong information?
Thanks!
LISA6569
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I WAS TOLD BY MY OFFICIANT THAT THE MARRIAGE LICENSE IS BASIALLY A PERMIT AND DOES NOT BECOME BINDING UNTIL AN OFFICIAL SIGNS IT (OFFICIANT, PRIEST, JP...)
MissingTheBGene
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Darn it. That would have been perfect if we could. Oh well, thanks!
LISA6569
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I WAS HOPING FOR IT TO BE OFFICIAL TOO, FOR TAX PURPOSES. SINCE WE ARE GETTING MARRIED 1/6/07, I FIGURED IF WE GOT THE LICENSE IN DECEMBER I COULD CLAIM MARRIED ON MY 2006 TAXES. I WAS TOLD NO!!!
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Posted by LISA6569
I WAS HOPING FOR IT TO BE OFFICIAL TOO, FOR TAX PURPOSES. SINCE WE ARE GETTING MARRIED 1/6/07, I FIGURED IF WE GOT THE LICENSE IN DECEMBER I COULD CLAIM MARRIED ON MY 2006 TAXES. I WAS TOLD NO!!!
That's correct!
BHW
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Posted by MissingTheBGene
Has anyone been able to go on FH's insurance after obtaining their marriage license? Someone mentioned to me that once you get this, you're legally married and may be able to get on FH's insurance depending on the company. Has anyone done this, or did I receive the wrong information?
Thanks!
You are not legally married just b/c you are issued a marriage license. An officiant has to marry you before you're considered legally married. Once you are issued a marriage certificate, you can go onto your husband's insurance policy. Marriage is considered a life-changing event that entitles you to be covered under your spouse's policy. Most companies give you a 30 day window after the wedding to enroll. Otherwise, you may have to wait until the next open enrollment period.
hsacks23r
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you also need papers from the clergy or whom ever is going to marry you
Beth1210
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Jake couldn't go on mine until the day we were married-
kmkelly
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I am on my FH's insurance, we had to prove we lived together for at least six months and prove that we were financially interdependent - we own a home together.
BHW
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Angel2006
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Posted by LISA6569
I WAS TOLD BY MY OFFICIANT THAT THE MARRIAGE LICENSE IS BASIALLY A PERMIT AND DOES NOT BECOME BINDING UNTIL AN OFFICIAL SIGNS IT (OFFICIANT, PRIEST, JP...)
good thing to know!
curliegirl
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We did it. DH called his insurance company and just added me to his policy, this was before we received our license I'm almost positive......
kmkelly
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I am on my FH's insurance, we had to prove we lived together for at least six months and prove that we were financially interdependent - we own a home together.
This is true only if your FI's company/policy has a domestic partner allowance. If not, you can only get coverage after you get married. My firm does not provide coverage for domestic partners.
Yes, you're right, and he does. But it's worth checking into I guess for anyone that needs coverage I guess.
Mrs. dleeny
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I never heard that one before... he should talk to his HR dept.
