Changes During the Year

Changes During the Year

In most instances, you can make changes to your benefits only during Open Enrollment. However, if you have a qualifying life event, you may be eligible to make changes to one or more of your benefit options. Some examples of qualified changes in status include:

• You get married, divorced or legally separated

• You add a new child through birth or adoption

• Your dependent no longer meets the definition of an eligible dependent (for example, your child turns age 26)

• Your dependent loses or gains coverage elsewhere

Depending on the plan, other life events also may allow you to make a change. In general, changes you make to your benefits must be consistent with your change in status. You must notify the Benefits Service Center within 30 days of your qualifying change date or you cannot make changes until the next Open Enrollment period.