Given the high cost of benefits, no employer can afford to foot the bill for dependents who don't meet the eligibility requirements.

But, there are ways to go about dependent verification that can save money while also safeguarding your team’s time and employees’ good will.

Our infographic offers tried-and-true tips for success:

• The best—and worst—time to undertake a dependent audit

• Why surgical precision is better than casting a wide net when it comes to these audits

• What you can do ongoing to prevent ineligible dependents from gaining coverage in the first place