Chicago Park Disrict Human Resources Policy and Procedures ...

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE
The Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District agrees to provide health
benefits for the qualified domestic partners of Chicago Park District employees
participating in an eligible health benefits program. The Chicago Park District defines a
domestic partnership as two individuals of the same gender who are in an exclusive,
committed long-term relationship of indefinite duration and who meet all of the following
criteria.
Are age 18 or over.
Have been cohabiting for at least 12 months.
Are not blood relatives.
Are not married.
Employees and partners meeting the above criteria must also demonstrate joint responsibility for
each other's common welfare and financial obligations by verifying the existence of at least two
of the following conditions.
A joint mortgage, lease or ownership of real property.
Designation as a life insurance beneficiary for at least one year.
Assignment of a durable power-of-attorney.
Joint ownership of a motor vehicle.
Joint checking account.
Joint ownership of investment.
Joint responsibility for debts.
Both partners must sign a notarized affidavit attesting compliance with the above criteria and
conditions.
An employee's health insurance contributions for a domestic partner will be made on an after tax
basis and the Chicago Park District's contribution for such coverage will be considered taxable
income to the employee.
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