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Audit Scope and Population

Audit population and plan period are defined critical (required)

Verify the audit includes the correct employee group, plan year, and dependent population under review.

Yes No N/A

Dependent types included in scope are identified

Confirm which dependent types are being audited, such as spouse, child, stepchild, domestic partner, or other eligible dependent categories.

Sampling method or full-population review documented

Record whether the audit is a full census or a sample review and note the selection method used.

Note (optional)

Audit roster matches current enrollment file critical (required)

Confirm the list of employees and enrolled dependents matches the current benefits enrollment record.

Yes No N/A

Required Documentation Review

Birth certificate or equivalent proof of relationship is on file for each child dependent critical (required)

Confirm a birth certificate, hospital record, adoption decree, or other acceptable proof is present for each child dependent.

Yes No N/A

Marriage certificate or equivalent proof is on file for each spouse dependent critical (required)

Confirm a marriage certificate or other acceptable proof of spousal relationship is present for each spouse dependent.

Yes No N/A

Adoption, guardianship, or court order documentation is on file where applicable critical (required)

Verify legal documents support eligibility for adopted children, wards, or dependents under guardianship.

Yes No N/A

Proof of financial dependency is on file where required by plan rules

Confirm tax return, affidavit, or other plan-approved proof of dependency is present when required for eligibility.

Yes No N/A

Documentation is current, legible, and matches the enrolled dependent critical (required)

Check that names, dates, and relationship details on the documents match the enrolled dependent record and are readable.

Yes No N/A

Eligibility Validation

Dependent age and relationship requirements are met critical (required)

Verify each dependent meets the plan's age, student, marital, or relationship eligibility rules as applicable.

Yes No N/A

Dependent residency or custody requirements are met where applicable

Confirm residency, custody, or court-ordered support requirements are satisfied when required by the plan.

Yes No N/A

Duplicate coverage or conflicting eligibility is identified critical (required)

Check for duplicate dependent enrollment, conflicting spouse coverage, or other indicators of ineligible coverage.

Yes No N/A

Exceptions or grandfathered cases are documented and approved

Verify any exception to standard eligibility rules is documented with approval from HR or plan administration.

Yes No N/A

Audit Findings and Non-Conformances

Missing documentation findings are recorded by dependent critical (required)

Document each missing or incomplete proof item and identify the affected dependent.

Ineligible dependents are identified for removal critical (required)

List any dependents determined to be ineligible under plan rules and note the reason for removal.

Financial impact or cost recovery estimate documented

Capture estimated premium savings, recovery amount, or other financial impact associated with the audit findings.

Note (optional)

Corrective action owner and due date assigned critical (required)

Assign responsibility for follow-up, dependent removal, employee notification, or documentation correction.

Review Sign-Off

Audit results reviewed with HR or benefits administration critical (required)

Confirm the findings were reviewed with the appropriate HR or benefits representative.

Yes No N/A

Final disposition status recorded critical (required)

Record the final status of the audit, such as passed, passed with findings, or failed.

Note (optional)

Inspector signature captured critical (required)

Capture the signature of the reviewer completing the dependent eligibility audit.

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Run: Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit Checklist

Audit Scope and Population

Required Documentation Review

Eligibility Validation

Audit Findings and Non-Conformances

Review Sign-Off

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