Life Events

Examples of Life events include:

• Change in marital status (e.g., marriage, divorce or legal separation)
• Change in number of dependents (e.g., birth, adoption or placement for adoption of a child; death of spouse or child)
• Change in dependent eligibility (dependent child loses eligibility due to age)
• Change in other coverage (you or your dependents gain or lose eligibility for coverage under another plan, includes through spouse’s employment, Medicare, Medicaid or Marketplace [Exchange] coverage)

If you experience a Life event, you have 31 days to complete an enrollment change that is consistent with the type of event. For instance, if the event is marriage, you may request an enrollment change to add your new spouse to your coverage. Enrollment changes due to Life events generally are effective the day of the event, provided that you completed the enrollment change within 31 days.

When you experience any type of family change, you should also consider reviewing your life insurance and beneficiaries at the same time. In addition, you may need to update your address or update your tax status by completing a new Form W-4.

For questions about tax forms or to update your address, contact your HR Representative.