Dependent Eligibility Verification

Verification Schedule

Your family members' eligibility will be verified once every three years. The verification cycle is based on your birth month. The following chart illustrates the schedule. 

CalPERS Verification Table

Year of Verification

2025

2026

2027

Subscriber Birth Month

February

May

August

November

March

June

September

December

January

April

July

October

How to Verify Dependents?

What Documents are Required?

Spouse/Domestic Partner

  • Marriage Certificate or Declaration of Domestic Partnership

  • A copy of the first page (1040) of an income tax return from the previous tax year listing the employee and the spouse or domestic partner, or a household bill, account statement, or insurance policy listing the name and address of the employee and the spouse or domestic partner within the last 60 calendar days

Children (Natural Born, Adopted, and Domestic Partner Children)

  • A copy of birth certificate naming the employee as the parent