Start here · Dependents

Who can I cover, and what do I send?

You, your spouse, and your children up to age 26^†.

For health, dental and vision coverage.

Who can I cover?

Who counts

Spouse

Covered for health, dental and vision.

Children

Up to age 26^†: natural born, stepchildren, legally adopted, children placed in your home for adoption, and legal wards.

Disabled children

Health, dental and vision coverage, if they meet the requirements in the Summary Plan Descriptions.

A child turning 26

Covered through the end of the month they turn 26^†. That counts as a life event, so they can join their own plan.

Do this

Add them in Oracle during Open Enrollment, then upload their papers by December 16, 2026^†.

What papers do I need for my dependents?

Dependents · proof

What to send for each person you add.

Hormel may ask for more.

What to send

Spouse

A copy of your registered marriage certificate and your most recent 1040 tax return: the first page, showing filing status, if you have been married more than 2 years. Black out the financial information.

Children

A copy of the registered birth certificate showing the parents’ names.

Stepchildren

A copy of the registered birth certificate showing the parents’ names, and a copy of your marriage certificate.

Legal ward

Court or legal paperwork granting guardianship or custodianship.

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In Oracle, open Me
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Quick actions: show more, then Document Records
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Attach a scan or a photo
One document at a time. The app does not keep the photo on your phone.

Do this

Upload by December 16, 2026^†. Anyone not verified is removed until Open Enrollment for 2028, unless you have a mid-year qualifying event.

At a glance

Children

Up to age 26^†

Verification

Before 30 days^† following eligibility

Carrier coverage

After documents are approved

Tax consideration

If a domestic partner is not a federal tax dependent, the fair-market value of health coverage may be included in gross income. The book supplies no personalized tax calculation.

Next step

Submit verification documents before 30 days following benefit eligibility.

Who to call

Oracle HCM · Human resources, benefits

yoursource.hormel.com

Questions? Horizon Solution Center · (866) 449-7712^†