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SHA dependants & spouse guides
Family members get cover under the principal member's SHA account. Adding, changing or removing them usually needs supporting documents — and that's where most family questions start.
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Family & DependantsHow to Add a Dependant to SHAChildren, older relatives and other dependants — what's involved and what tends to complicate it. 2 min readFamily & DependantsSHA Spouse Registration: What You May NeedAdding a husband or wife — and what to know when documents don't line up. 2 min read
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When does a newly added spouse get cover?
Under the Regulations, a newly added spouse can access benefits within 14 days of the amendment if the contributor is compliant.
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