Yes, under certain circumstances, with a requisite showing of financial interdependence, a domestic partner may be covered under a health insurance family contract in New York. However, the insurer is not obligated to cover a domestic partner. This coverage is permissive, rather than mandatory.
New York State does not recognize common-law marriage for relationships established within its borders. This means that regardless of how long a couple lives together or whether they consider themselves married, they will not be considered legally married in New York without a marriage license and a formal ceremony.
On July 7, 1997 Mayor Rudolph Giuliani signed into law legislation broadly extending recognition of domestic partners in New York City. The measure passed the City Council on June 24 by a vote of 39 to 7 and was the first significant piece of pro- legislation to be enacted in New York City in 12 years.
Domestic Partners are persons who are in a long-term, committed relationship, have been in the relationship for at least six months, can provide satisfactory documentation showing they live together and are financially interdependent, and meet the criteria outlined in the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership.
You and your partner may register a Domestic Partnership if you meet the following requirements: Both you and your partner are New York City residents or at least one of you is employed by the City of New York on the date of registration. Both persons are 18 years of age or older.
Yes, under certain circumstances, with a requisite showing of financial interdependence, a domestic partner may be covered under a health insurance family contract in New York.
However, domestic partners can file their taxes jointly in New York. This allows the couple to take advantage of some of the benefits that come with filing jointly, but only at the state level.
Yes, under certain circumstances, with a requisite showing of financial interdependence, a domestic partner may be covered under a health insurance family contract in New York. However, the insurer is not obligated to cover a domestic partner. This coverage is permissive, rather than mandatory.
People eighteen years or older who are financially co-dependent; not married to, separated, or in a domestic partnership with another person; have been living together for at least six months; and meet other requirements (those previously in a domestic partnership, must enter a six-month waiting period before applying ...
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