What's A Qualifying Life Event?
List of approved qualifying life events in accordance with ERISA Section 125:
- Marriage, establishment of same sex civil union partner*, divorce or legal separation
- Birth or adoption of a child
- Death of a spouse or child
- Change in residence or work location that affects benefits eligibility for you or your covered dependent(s)
- Your child(ren) meets (or fails to meet) the plan’s eligibility rules (for example, student status changes)
- You or one of your covered dependents gain or lose other benefits coverage due to a change in employment status (for example, beginning or ending a job)
* Please view the Civil Union Policy for details.
Please note: Switching medical or dental plans is not a qualifying event. The above events only apply to adding or dropping dependents outside of Open enrollment.
Qualifying event changes must be reported to the Benefits Office (432-5550) within 30 days of the qualifying event.
