{"id":3229,"date":"2017-10-06T17:36:14","date_gmt":"2017-10-07T00:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/20.33.46.65\/wordpress\/?page_id=3229"},"modified":"2024-02-12T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:33:34","slug":"gettingmarried","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/gettingmarried\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Married"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3257\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HERO-GettingMarried.png\" width=\"1400\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HERO-GettingMarried.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HERO-GettingMarried-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HERO-GettingMarried-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/HERO-GettingMarried-1024x366.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"center\">What You Need to Know&#8230;<\/h2>\n<div class=\" tabs-bb5nys tab-normal  magee-shortcode magee-tab-box\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-example-id=\"togglable-tabs\" id=\"\">\r\n               <ul id=\"\" class=\" nav nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"> <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"active\"><a href=\"#tab-tgnrzb\" id=\"tab-tgnrzb-tab\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-tgnrzb\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><h4 class=\"tab-title  \"> <i class=\"fa fa-stethoscope\"><\/i>The Health Plan<\/h4><\/a><\/li> <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#tab-lw8u4t\" id=\"tab-lw8u4t-tab\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-lw8u4t\" aria-expanded=\" false\"><h4 class=\"tab-title  \"> <i class=\"fa fa-bank\"><\/i>The Pension Plans<\/h4><\/a><\/li>\r\n               <\/ul><div id=\"\" class=\"tab-content \">\n<div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane fade active in\" id=\"tab-tgnrzb\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2794\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Potential-Changes-Health.png\" width=\"110\" height=\"165\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">\n<li>You can add your spouse and your spouse&#8217;s child(ren) as dependents under your Health Plan.<\/li>\n<li>You have 31 days from the day you are married to enroll your spouse and your spouse\u2019s child(ren) with the Health Plan. If you miss the 31-day deadline to enroll your new dependent(s), you will not be able to add them until your next open enrollment period.<\/li>\n<li>If you choose not to initially cover your spouse under your health coverage because he or she is covered under other health coverage, you will be able to add him or her to your coverage at the time that the other coverage ends. You must notify the Health Plan within 60 days after the other coverage ends and you must provide a copy of your spouse\u2019s Certificate of Coverage from the other health plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\" divider magee-divider magee-shortcode divider-c9juti divider-border\" id=\"\"><div class=\"divider-inner divider-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2798\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DocsToUpdate.png\" width=\"110\" height=\"165\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">\n<li>To enroll your spouse, you will need the following documentation:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Dependent-Enrollment-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dependent Enrollment Form<\/a>.<\/strong> Complete and return this form along with a copy of your certified marriage certificate and dependent premium payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A copy of your certified marriage certificate.<\/strong> At enrollment, you will be asked to provide a copy of your marriage certificate. If you do not have a certified copy at that time, you can provide an uncertified copy, but a certified copy will be required within 6 months. If you are enrolling your spouse\u2019s child(ren) under your coverage, the Health Plan will need copies of their birth certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\" divider magee-divider magee-shortcode divider-zm8snf divider-border\" id=\"\"><div class=\"divider-inner divider-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2801\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AddtlConsiders.png\" width=\"110\" height=\"165\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">\n<li>An additional premium is due to cover your dependents. The amount of the premium is based on the number of dependents that are enrolled under your coverage and the type of Health Plan coverage you have:\n<ul>\n<li>If you are on earned coverage, the dependent premium is as follows:\n<ul>\n<li>$390 semi-annually or $780 per year for one dependent<\/li>\n<li>$600 semi-annually or $1,200 per year for two or more dependents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dependent premium will not be prorated for shorter periods of coverage.<\/li>\n<li>If you are on COBRA or self-pay coverage, please refer to the premium schedule identified in your open enrollment letter or contact the Health Plan\u2019s Eligibility Department at (877) 866-2200, Ext. 502.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The information on this page is only a summary of Health Plan rules. For detailed information, please refer to:\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"no-tooltip-look\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2020-Health-Plan-Booklet.pdf\" target=\" _blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 2020 Health Plan Summary Plan Description<br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"no-tooltip-look\" href=\"\/the-dga-producer-health-plan\/qualifying-for-benefits\/adding-dependents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adding Dependents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div><!--BEGIN PENSION PLANS TAB--><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane fade \" id=\"tab-lw8u4t\"><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2820\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Potential-Changes-Pension.png\" width=\"110\" height=\"165\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">\n<li>Once you are married, your spouse automatically becomes your primary beneficiary if you do not file a new Beneficiary Designation Form instructing otherwise (see below).<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\" divider magee-divider magee-shortcode divider-q2ogr1 divider-border\" id=\"\"><div class=\"divider-inner divider-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2798\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/DocsToComplete.png\" width=\"110\" height=\"165\"><\/p>\n<p>Once you are married, you may need to complete a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Beneficiary-Designation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beneficiary Designation Form<\/a>, if you would like either of the following:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">\n<li>To ensure your new spouse is eligible to receive death benefits from the Pension Plans in the event of your death, it is very important that you file a new <a class=\"no-tooltip-look\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Beneficiary-Designation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beneficiary Designation Form<\/a> with your new spouse listed as a beneficiary.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not want your new spouse to be your sole Pension Plans beneficiary, you must receive their consent and file the spousal waiver on page 3 of the <a class=\"no-tooltip-look\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Beneficiary-Designation-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beneficiary Designation Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\" divider magee-divider magee-shortcode divider-9mggpy divider-border\" id=\"\"><div class=\"divider-inner divider-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2801\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AddtlConsiders.png\" width=\"110\" height=\"165\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 150px;\">\n<li>The information on this page is only a summary of Pension Plans rules. For detailed information, please refer to:\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"no-tooltip-look\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2020-Pension-Plans-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 2020 Pension Plans Summary Plan Description<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;padding-bottom:35px;\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/page-leftsidebar_template.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3229","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3229"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3229"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8105,"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3229\/revisions\/8105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dgaplans.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}