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Dependents Declaration Form

A dependents declaration form lists the family members an employee wants covered under company benefits such as group health insurance, with their dependency status and proofs. HR uses it to enrol dependants and to process additions or deletions during the policy year.

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DEPENDENTS DECLARATION FORM

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Policy Year:
[YYYY-YY]
Action:
New enrolment / Addition / Deletion

1. Benefits Covered by This Declaration

  • Group medical insurance
  • Group personal accident (family floater, if any)
  • Other dependant benefit: [Specify]

2. Dependant Details

NameRelationshipDate of BirthGenderFinancially Dependent (Yes / No)Other Health Cover (Yes / No)
[Name]Spouse[DD/MM/YYYY][Gender][Yes / No][Yes / No]
[Name]Child[DD/MM/YYYY][Gender][Yes / No][Yes / No]
[Name]Child[DD/MM/YYYY][Gender][Yes / No][Yes / No]
[Name]Parent / Parent-in-law[DD/MM/YYYY][Gender][Yes / No][Yes / No]

3. Mid-Year Change (if applicable)

Event (marriage / birth / death / over-age / other)
Date of Event
Dependant to be added or deleted

4. Proofs Attached

  • Marriage certificate or spouse ID
  • Birth certificate of child
  • ID proof of parents
  • Other: [Specify]

Declaration

I declare that the persons listed are my dependants as defined in the company's benefit policy and that the details are correct. I understand that wrong information may lead to rejection of claims and recovery of amounts paid.

Signature of Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Place: [Work Location]
Benefits Desk
[HR Name]
Sent to insurer on: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Benefit type the declaration applies to
  • Dependant name, relationship, date of birth and gender for the insurer
  • Dependency status and whether the dependant has other cover
  • Add or delete action with event date
  • Proof of relationship list
  • Option to cover parents or parents-in-law as per policy

When to use it

  • At joining, to enrol dependants in group medical cover
  • When adding a spouse after marriage or a newborn child
  • At policy renewal when dependant data is refreshed
  • When a dependant becomes ineligible, such as an over-age child

How to customise this template

  1. 1Insert your policy's eligible relationships and age limits
  2. 2Add premium sharing details for parental cover if any
  3. 3Add the timeline within which mid-year additions must be reported, as per your policy
  4. 4Remove benefits you do not offer

HR tips

  • Check names and dates of birth match ID proofs to avoid claim rejection
  • Report newborns and new spouses quickly as policies have windows
  • Do not enrol both parents and parents-in-law unless the policy allows
  • Share the e-card once enrolment is done

Eligibility and timelines depend on the insurer's policy; confirm with your broker before finalising this form.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can be a dependant under group health insurance?+

Usually spouse and children, and sometimes parents or parents-in-law, depending on the company policy and insurer terms.

Can I add a dependant in the middle of the year?+

Most policies allow additions after marriage or childbirth if reported within a set time. Check your policy.

What proof is needed for dependants?+

Typically a marriage certificate or ID with spouse name for spouses, a birth certificate for children and ID proof for parents.