Child of Subscriber/Employee - a child means a natural child, a stepchild (with proof of marriage to the natural parent and birth certificate of the stepchild), eligible foster child, an adopted child - under twenty-six (26) years of age; this could include a child with whom the Subscriber/Employee has proof of legal guardianship or court order for coverage to be provided for the minor child; a child of your child who is your dependent under federal income tax purposes at the time of application for coverage of the child is made.

Children - a child of any age as noted above but who is and continues to be incapable of sustaining employment by reason of mental or physical handicap and is chiefly dependent upon Subscriber/Employee for economic support and maintenance. A Dependent Child's Statement of Disability form including medical certification of disability may be required to be submitted within thirty-one (31) days of the date of medical certification and may be required to be provided at the time of application for enrollment and as often as once a year.

Newborn Children Coverage - coverage will be automatic for Subscriber/Employee's (or covered Employee's spouse's) newborn child for the first thirty-one (31) days following the date of birth; coverage will continue for the newborn beyond the thirty-one (31) days only if the child is a dependent and the necessary/required forms and required contributions are completed and made by the Employee/Subscriber with the Risk Management Office to ensure further coverage of that newborn. Please check the Qualifying Life Events requirements and submit the required forms and follow the process accordingly to ensure coverage.

Newly Adopted Children - coverage will be automatic for a newly-adopted child of the Subscriber/Employee for the first thirty-one (31) days from the date the Subscriber/Employee is in a court proceeding for adoption or thirty-one (31) days from the date the adoption is final. Coverage will continue beyond the thirty-one (31) days only if the child is an eligible dependent and the necessary forms and required contributions are completed/made by the Employee/Subscriber with the Risk Management Office to ensure further coverage of the adopted child. Please check the Qualifying Life Events requirements and submit the required forms and follow the process accordingly to ensure coverage.

Maternity Information

Maternity Frequently Asked Questions

Under dependent coverage for newborns or children, who are eligible for health benefits at Lubbock ISD??

How do I submit a Qualifying Life Event?

What forms are required for a Qualifying Life Event?

What proof should I submit with my request for my qualifying life event?

What is a qualifying life event relating to adding my newborn, a child, or adopted child to my health plan?

How late is too late to add my newborn to my health plan and how do I do it?

Is there any paperwork I need to complete before I can take off work for maternity leave?

Does Lubbock ISD have paid maternity leave?