1424 - Dependent Re-verification (DRV) (Historical View)

** Effective: 1/26/2023 2:35:51 PM - 1/27/2023 9:59:22 AM **

Status: Active

Change Notes

Content edits per Benefits Division

Category

Benefits and Insurance

Audience List

Synopsis

This policy informs department personnel staff of their role in the Dependent Re-Verification (DRV) process.

Introduction

The DRV is the process of re-verifying the eligibility of spouses, domestic partners, children, stepchildren, and domestic partner children (family members) for their continued enrollment for state health, dental benefits and premier vision. Government Code section 19815.9 mandates re-verifying the eligibility of these family members. Government Code section 22959 authorizes extending this review to family members enrolled in dental benefits. The bargaining unit contracts specify that family member eligibility for dental benefits shall be the same as the prescribed for health benefits.

Statement

The DRV began in 2018. The eligibility of family members is re-verified once every three years. The re-verification period is based on the employee's birth month.

Government Code 19815.9 also requires the employing office to:

For detailed information for state personnel offices, including procedures, manuals and FAQs,  go to the DRV section of the CalHR Benefits Website for State HR Professionals.

Application

Not Applicable.

Authorities

Resources

FAQs

Forms

Related Policies

Web Pages

Authorized By

Benefits Division
Benefits Division Inquires, Benefits Division

Contact Person

Dependent Re-Verification Program
CalHR,
Phone: 916-322-0300
Email: DRV@calhr.ca.gov

Superseded Policies

Not Applicable.