SMU requires that all dependents enrolled in SMU Benefits Plans meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. It is extremely important that you understand the eligibility criteria and enroll only those dependents that meet this criteria.
Eligible dependents include your legal spouse or qualified domestic partner, and dependent children (including dependent children of a qualified domestic partner) as follows:
"Children" are defined as your natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children, and children under your legal guardianship.
Important: Following is important information regarding "Michelle's Law", which became a federal law effective October 2009. This legislation enables students suffering from a serious illness or injury to take a medical leave during which they can cut back or leave college for up to 12 months to concentrate on their health needs - without jeopardizing the insurance they rely on to help pay for necessary medical services. Following are several key points. If you have a child in this situation please call the Department of Human Resources on 214-768-3311.