Common use of Domestic Partnership Benefits Clause in Contracts

Domestic Partnership Benefits. The cafeteria plan allowance can be used toward same sex and opposite sex domestic partner dependent coverage under the medical, dental, and vision plans, and any other plan where such coverage is allowed. In order to receive this benefit, domestic partners must be registered with the City Clerk’s Office and/or the Secretary of State of California, and the employee must provide proof of registration. The affected employee(s) will be responsible for all tax consequences of this benefit. Additionally, Domestic Partners who are registered with the City Clerk’s Office and/or the Secretary of State of California are treated the same as spouses under all City policies related to employees’ families.