Who can I add to my AMS membership?

We are regularly questioned on who can be added as a dependant to a membership, how long "adult" children can remain a dependant on a membership and if parents or grandparents can be added as dependants. As a general rule, you can add the following family members as your dependants:

• A spouse or partner, where the relationship between the member and the member's partner is like a marriage, or customary law marriage;
• A natural child, step-child or legally adopted child can be registered as a child dependant, if the child is under 23 years of age and reliant on the parent for support;
• If you are solely responsible for the family care and financial support of an immediate family blood relative, such as a brother or sister or parent, you may apply to have that person registered as a dependant.

There are, however, special exceptions, i.e. grandchildren where the Scheme may consider membership. You will find these, and more detailed information to the topic here. Navigate to "Info Centre", "New members" and then to "My dependants".

Published: February 2022.