Dependent Audit Information

Dependent Eligibility Audit:

If you have health insurance coverage with Pinellas County Schools and add new medical coverage for your spouse or children, you should receive a personalized letter, including a reference number, with instructions on how to complete the dependent audit process. If you do not receive this letter within 30 days of the effective date, please contact the Risk Management Benefits Team at (727) 588-6197.

It is very important that employees respond timely to this request.  Failure to provide the required documents may result in the removal of your dependents from your insurance coverage.

Dependent Eligibility Guidelines

Required Documentation

How to Add or Delete a Dependent(s) (During Annual Enrollment)

Resources to help you obtain the necessary documentation
Frequently Asked Questions

Vital Records:

If you need a copy of a birth certificate and your dependent was born in Florida, visit the Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office to have one printed.

To find required vital records such as Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage & Divorce Records, first contact the Office of Vital Statistics or the County Clerk's office in the state/county in which the event occurred.

You may also use one of the following sites:

VitalChek - Express Certificate Service   
VitalRec - Vital Records Information 

To obtain an official transcript of your tax return, review the information provided by the IRS by following the link below. Please note that while an exact copy of the tax return requires an additional fee, a transcript is available free of charge and should be sufficient for most documentation needs.

IRS - Obtaining a Tax Return Transcript

Questions or concerns?   
Please contact the Risk Management Benefits Team at (727) 588-6197 for assistance.