Pays a benefit in the event of the death of your enrolled spouse and/or dependent children. Contributions for dependent life insurance are made with after-tax dollars (see "After-Tax Contributions"). More details are listed at http://benefitsu.stanford.edu/life/life/life_dependent.html.

Employees can purchase coverage at group rates to cover their spouse and/or dependents after they have first selected coverage for themselves.

Insurance benefit paid in the event of the death of an insured dependent any time from any cause.