LAPRA does not provide coverage for ineligible dependents, including former spouses, former domestic partners or children who do not qualify as dependents under the plans. You must notify LAPRA within 31 days of the date of divorce or the date your domestic partnership dissolution is final.
You may not cover a divorced spouse, even if the divorce decree states that coverage must be provided. If the court orders you to provide coverage for your divorced spouse, you must arrange for coverage on your own. Your former spouse/domestic partner or children who no longer qualify as dependents may be eligible to continue coverage through COBRA.
COBRA continuation will not be offered to your former spouse or domestic partner and any of their children who cease to be your dependents, if LAPRA does not receive notification within 60 days following the date your divorce or end of domestic partnership is final.
To remove your ex-spouse or ex-domestic partner, go to LAPRAlive.org. You must submit the divorce decree or Domestic Partnership Termination Certificate to Benefits@lapra.org.
If you miss the 31-day deadline noted above:
Coverage
Coverage for your ineligible dependents will be retroactively terminated to the first of the month following the date your divorce or domestic partnership dissolution is final.
Financial and Legal Responsibility
You may be financially and legally responsible for the cost of medical, dental and vision services provided to your former spouse, former domestic partner and any children who cease to be your dependents during the period of ineligibility.
Responsible for The Cost of Any Subsidy Paid
You may be financially and legally responsible for the cost of any subsidy paid to LAPRA, on your behalf, by either the City of Los Angeles or LAFPP.
For more information
Updating Your Information
Life events are an opportunity to review and update your personal information. You may want to review and update your address and your life insurance beneficiaries. To do so, go to LAPRAlive.org.