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.
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.
In order to register, persons shall execute an affidavit of domestic partnership and submit it to the County Clerk, who shall maintain a registry of domestic partnerships. Both parties to the partnership shall be present when the affidavit is submitted.
Mutually responsible (fiscally and legally) for each other. In an intimate, committed relationship of at least six months' duration
You can register or terminate a domestic partnership online or in person. City Clerk offices are open by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment through the Project Cupid website at nyc/cupid. You can also contact the City Clerk online for more information and assistance.
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.
Registration and Identification Requirements. A couple can register a domestic partnership if: The partners have a close and committed personal relationship and have been living together continuously. Both partners are New York City residents, or at least one person is employed by the City on the date of registration.