Delta (employee) requirements for dependent child?
I just moved back into my parents house after college and have my ID from out of state still. Does anyone know what I can use to prove to Delta I'm living back at home thus getting back onto the dependent child flight benefits? Will mail in my name to their address suffice? Thanks
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The normal definition of a dependent is that the parents (or whoever) provide more than half of your support, where support is defined in terms of necessities such as food, housing, health care, etc. If you were always a dependent while in college--for example, counted as a dependent for a deduction on the parents' federal income tax--the presumption might be that you are still a dependent, especially if you don't have a full time job. Living at home and being a dependent are normally different things (versus being emancipated, where living away from home could be part of the criteria or could be allowed as a result). Similarly, living in a dormitory at school during the academic year need not change your residence. You need to start by looking at the rules and definitions carefully.
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You need to start by looking at the rules and definitions carefully.
Looked at the packet that covers benefits and from what I remember it said I had to live under the same roof (which I do) and that I had to be dependent on them.
The packet I saw was nebulous with details other than the ones above. Does this mean I have to be listed as a dependent on their previous tax return? I wasn't dependent up until recently, is there any other way to prove I'm dependent now? Respectful thanks
If they won't give you access to TravelNet to check the rules/requirements yourself..ask Mom or Dad, don't depend on a non-employee to counsel you. Are you under age 23? Never mind, I don't have time to confirm that. Ask Mom or Dad.
Dependent child benefits only extend up until 23 assuming you attended college to the best of my knowledge. After that I believe you pay and get a lower priority (S3B or S3C, I forget which) regardless of whose roof you live under.
The normal definition of a dependent is that the parents (or whoever) provide more than half of your support, where support is defined in terms of necessities such as food, housing, health care, etc. If you were always a dependent while in college--for example, counted as a dependent for a deduction on the parents' federal income tax--the presumption might be that you are still a dependent, especially if you don't have a full time job. Living at home and being a dependent are normally different things (versus being emancipated, where living away from home could be part of the criteria or could be allowed as a result). Similarly, living in a dormitory at school during the academic year need not change your residence. You need to start by looking at the rules and definitions carefully.
With all due respect, do you have knowledge of Delta's employee policy for dependent children?
If they won't give you access to TravelNet to check the rules/requirements yourself..ask Mom or Dad, don't depend on a non-employee to counsel you. Are you under age 23? Never mind, I don't have time to confirm that. Ask Mom or Dad.
I'm turning 24 in a week. I've searched through travelnet thoroughly but it doesn't (from what I can see) tell you what's required to prove you're a dependent. Only states that you need to be dependent and live under the same roof. Mom's not an employee and dad's busy and not so easy to talk to, so I asked here about specifics. So if anyone knows offhand how to prove this, I'd be appreciative. Thanks
Ok folks - here's the definitive. I looked it up on travelnet.
The article is called "Pass Travel for Dependent Children" for those of you with access.
"Dependent children are eligible for pass travel privileges until their 19th birthday and can continue these privileges until their 23rd birthday, as long as they remain full-time students or are serving as missionaries, have never been married, are not employed on a full-time basis and as long as you (the employee) provide more than 50% of their support." (This is slightly paraphrased)
Sorry OP - looks like you're out of luck on this one. You can however get non-dependent privileges for which you pay a certain amount and are an S3B priority.
Edit to add: OP - There are some people on this board who don't agree with the pass privileges that employees recieve and often voice their opinions about it (and they have every right to - this is a public forum). For your own sake I would recommend directing any future questions to Delta and not this board.
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so I asked here about specifics.
This is the wrong place to answer that question as this forum is primarily based around SkyMiles. Internally based questions like this should be answered through the pass travel department. Good luck!
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With all due respect, do you have knowledge of Delta's employee policy for dependent children?
No, but I am familiar with the definition of a dependent. The OP seemed to think that being a dependent and living at home were somehow the same thing. I expressed doubt about this and urged him/her to verify.
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Ok folks - here's the definitive. I looked it up on travelnet.
The article is called "Pass Travel for Dependent Children" for those of you with access.
"Dependent children are eligible for pass travel privileges until their 19th birthday and can continue these privileges until their 23rd birthday, as long as they remain full-time students or are serving as missionaries, have never been married, are not employed on a full-time basis and as long as you (the employee) provide more than 50% of their support." (This is slightly paraphrased)
Sorry OP - looks like you're out of luck on this one. You can however get non-dependent privileges for which you pay a certain amount and are an S3B priority.
There's also a stipulation that says something to the effect of: living under the same roof and being dependent allows the benefits to continue beyond the age of 23. I'm massively paraphrasing that from weeks ago when I read it. So how do I prove dependency? Thanks
There's also a stipulation that says something to the effect of: living under the same roof and being dependent allows the benefits to continue beyond the age of 23. I'm massively paraphrasing that from weeks ago when I read it. So how do I prove dependency?
Sorry, but I have read no such thing (and I keep a fairly close eye on the announcements that come from DL). The article very clearly stipulates that these benifits end on your 23rd birthday and it was updated on November 1st of this year. If you can, go and read the article yourself (I assume you have access to travelnet). You can absolutely still have pass benefits, but they are non-dependent and are a lower priority. If you have proof that this is not the case, I strongly urge you to contact Delta and ask them but from what I can tell, it's a fairly strict regulation.
I just moved back into my parents house after college and have my ID from out of state still. Does anyone know what I can use to prove to Delta I'm living back at home thus getting back onto the dependent child flight benefits? Will mail in my name to their address suffice? Thanks
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No, but I am familiar with the definition of a dependent. The OP seemed to think that being a dependent and living at home were somehow the same thing. I expressed doubt about this and urged him/her to verify.
The OP specifically asked about Delta employee dependent benefits.
