Faculty & Staff Membership   Eligibility

To classify as a University faculty/staff member of the Medical Wellness Center, you must belong to one of the following categories and prove eligibility by providing the documentation listed.

Faculty/Staff

  • Full-time faculty and staff
  • Part-time faculty and staff who are not classified as a casual or temporary employee
  • Adjunct faculty currently teaching on the Medical Campus
  • Voluntary medical school faculty

Spouse/Same-sex Domestic Partner

  • Legal spouse of University faculty or staff. Same-sex domestic partners may also join provided they complete the certification process at Benefits Administration. An employee membership must be purchased before a spouse or same-sex domestic partner may purchase a membership at the University rate. If the employee does not have a current membership, the spouse or same-sex domestic partner may purchase a membership at the community rate.
  • Spouse must present picture identification. If the last name is not the same as the primary member, a copy of the marriage certificate or a current University of Miami health/dental insurance card is required.
  • Same-sex domestic partner must present a copy of completed certification form from Benefits Administration and a picture identification.

Dependent

  • Unmarried dependent children 18-26 years of age who are financially dependent and living at home or away at school. An employee membership must be purchased before a dependent may purchase a membership at the University rate. If the employee does not have a current membership, the dependent may purchase a membership at the community rate. 
  • Dependent must present picture identification. If dependent’s child last name is not the same as the primary member, then a copy of the court papers providing adoption or legal guardianship or a current University of Miami health/dental insurance card is also required.