UW Oshkosh currently offers dental coverage and life insurance to domestic partners of gay and lesbian employees, although the long-term status of these benefits is uncertain. These benefits can be obtained if the employee and the partner sign an affidavit of their domestic partnership. This affidavit requires proof of benefit eligibility. Employees and their domestic partners must be able and willing to furnish at least two of the following documents:

• evidence of joint purchase and ownership of a home
• notarized copy of lease naming both domestic partners
• evidence of a joint savings or checking account that has been in effect for at least 6 months
• title and registration of joint ownership of an automobile
• evidence of joint use and liability for credit cards
• evidence that domestic partner is a beneficiary under the employee's deferred compensation or retirement plan
• evidence of durable power of attorney

The UW system Affidavit of Domestic Partnership (PDF format) should be returned to Beth Heuer, Director of Affimative Action, Dempsey 239. Telephone number: 920-424-1037.