Updating Benefits: Qualifying Life Events
In addition to the annual Open Enrollment period, employees may make changes to their benefits if they experience one of the following qualifying life events. Benefits changes must be submitted via Workday, along with documentation of the qualifying event, based on the directions linked below.
Timeline for Making Benefits Changes
Employees must make changes to benefits due to a qualifying life event within 30 days of the event date, with the exception of birth-related events, for which the window to make changes is extended to 60 days.
Premium changes due to qualifying events will take effect the first of the month following the qualifying event date.
Qualifying Life Events for Retirees
Retirees may request changes to existing coverage(s) due to a qualifying event (i.e., a change in employment status, marital status, dependent eligibility status, etc.) by completing a Retiree Benefits Change Form and submitting it to the Benefits Office within 30 days of the qualifying event date. For a complete explanation of Retiree Qualifying Life Events, please see the “Changes to Benefits Coverage Due to Qualifying Event” section of the Retiree Benefits Guide.
For More Information
If your qualifying life event is not listed on this or you have additional questions about qualifying life events, please contact the Benefits Office by emailing benefits@hcpss.org or calling (410) 313-7333 and selecting option 1.