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Do be aware that most HR departments and some lower level insurance people don't have a clue about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Even people with very "ordinary" domestic or international adoptions have run into problems getting their children added to their policy. You WILL have to do some work, unless other people at your company have adopted and dealt with this issue previously.
One thing you can do is to go to Thomas.loc.gov and print out a copy of the law, which was passed in 1996. It addresses many different issues, in addition to adoption, so highlight the relevant sections. Then give them to your HR person.
Another thing you can do is to contact the insurance company and ask to talk to someone who is familiar with HIPAA and its provisions with regard to adopted children.
You do not need to mention that the child was an illegal immigrant. For the purpose of getting benefits, all that matters is that she is a ward of your state, and has been placed with you for adoption. All that needs to be considered is that she was legally placed with you by your state government less than 30 days ago, and remains in your custody. When her adoption is final, you will notify your employer to that effect.
If you get a lot of woofs from your employer/insuror, call a local attorney who is familiar with HIPAA and its implications for adoptive families. He/she may be able to send a letter to your employer/insuror and clear up the matter.
Sharon