Am i required to provide proof of marriage to my employer for health benefits?

Reasonable request given that people are desperate to get health insurance. Nothing illegal about it. If it prevents fraud and saves employer costs you should be in favor of checking. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts exist, the response might possibly change. Attorney is licensed to practice law only in the State of California. Responses are based solely on California law unless stated otherwise.

Reasonable request given that people are desperate to get health insurance. Nothing illegal about it. If it prevents fraud and saves employer costs you should be in favor of checking. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts exist, the response might possibly change. Attorney is licensed to practice law only in the State of California. Responses are based solely on California law unless stated otherwise.

Yes, this is a contract right arising from your employment. The employer can ask for proof that you're married, since you're asking them to cover your spouse on their health insurance policy. They can also ask your spouse to sign whatever documents are needed for that coverage, and they can rescind (cancel) that coverage if the representations made aren't true, and make you reimburse them for the cost for any misrepresentation. Obviously, like with any contract, make sure you fully undertand and agree with it before you or your spouse sign. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and documents at issue. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship.