Dependent Certification FAQs

• What is the Dependent Certification process?
• Who must complete the dependent certification?
• Why is Lockheed Martin asking employees to complete Dependent Certification?
• How do I complete the certification for my dependent(s)?
• Where can I get answers to my questions on the Dependent Certification process?
• What is the deadline for completing the Dependent Certification process?
• What is the definition of an eligible dependent?
• My grandchild lives with me. Can I cover him even if I am not his court-appointed legal guardian?
• I am the court-appointed legal guardian of my nephew and have the court-appointed legal guardianship papers. Can he continue to receive coverage under my health plan?
• I have covered dependents but did not receive a Dependent Certification announcement or kit at my home.
• I am a new hire with covered dependents, but I did not receive a Dependent Certification announcement or kit.
• If I confirmed my dependent’s eligibility during Annual Enrollment and/or already completed the Dependent Certification process last year, why am I being asked to certify dependents again?
• I have been covering the same dependent(s) on my Lockheed Martin health plan for many years; why is the company asking me to certify eligibility again?
• If I am paying for coverage, why can’t I cover whomever I want?
• Why is Lockheed Martin asking employees to provide specific details on dependent relationships (such as a natural child vs. stepchild) during the certification process?
• Can I get an extension to complete the Dependent Certification process if I need it?
• For employees who enrolled their dependents during Annual Enrollment, will their dependent coverage be terminated if they do not certify during this Dependent Certification period?
• What happens if I do not complete the Dependent Certification process or respond to a documentation audit request?
• If coverage is dropped for a dependent because the company determined that he or she is ineligible, what happens next?
• If it is determined that a dependent was covered during a period when they were not eligible for coverage, will disciplinary action be taken?
• How is Dependent Certification being audited or verified?
• If I am selected to participate in a random audit, what information will I need to provide?
• If my tax return is required to support my dependent’s (i.e., spouse) eligibility, may I at least “white out” my salary, Social Security number or other information I consider sensitive?
• When employees are asked to certify their dependents online, both the dependent’s date of birth and partial Social Security number (SSN) are displayed on the screen. Does this pose a risk to my family and, if so, are there plans to change this?
• Are there preferred times to call the Lockheed Martin Employee Service Center with less wait time for help?