When adding or updating dependent information on the “Dependent Maintenance” page, it is

important that the correct options are selected in the “Relationship” and “Domestic Partner Child” fields
shown below. The second page of this document details how to populate these fields for each
dependent type.
Dependent Type How to Update “Relationship” and
“Domestic Partner Child” fields
Legal Spouse Select Relationship - Spouse
Common Law Spouse

Domestic Partner Select Relationship - Partner

Civil Union Partner Select Relationship - Civil Union Partner

Child up to age 26: Select Relationship - Child 1

Biological Child Select Domestic Partner Child - No
Step-Child
Adopted Child
Legal Ward
Foster Child

Child age 26 and over:

Disabled Biological Child
Disabled Step-Child
Disabled Adopted Child
Disabled Legal Ward
Disabled Foster Child
Partner Child Select Relationship - Partner Child 1
Child is the biological or legal child of your Select Domestic Partner Child - Yes
domestic partner

Civil Union Child Select Relationship - Civil Union Partner Child 1

The child is the biological or legal child of your Select Domestic Partner Child - Yes
civil union partner

1
If you are adding a dependent over 1 year of age with no assigned social security number you must call
1-800-AETNAHR (1-800-238-6247) for assistance.