If you add a child to your family as a legal ward, you are eligible to add the child to most of your current benefit plans. You may also enroll in certain plans that offer an open enrollment due to the addition of a child to your family.
You must submit an application to add your child to your benefit plans and/or enroll in a plan for the first time within 30-60 days of gaining a new child (deadline varies by plan).
All enrollment periods begin on the date legal guardianship is granted (must be granted before child is 19 years old).
Review the information below for details specific to each plan. Visit the Forms & Resources web page for plan applications, forms, and brochures.
You may add the new child to your existing coverage within 60 days of the date the child becomes your legal ward. Coverage is effective on the date the court awards permanent legal guardianship to you (the subscriber or your spouse or domestic partner). You may not enroll existing children who are not currently on your plan.
Review the Life Change Events and Documentation Requirements (ET-2846) for information on documentation required to confirm eligibility.
You may add the child to your existing coverage within 60 days of the date the child becomes your legal ward. Coverage is effective on the date the court awards permanent legal guardianship to you (the subscriber or your spouse or domestic partner). You may not enroll existing children who are not currently on your plan.
You may add the new child to your existing coverage within 60 days of the date the child becomes your legal ward. Coverage is effective on the date the court awards permanent legal guardianship to you (the subscriber or your spouse or domestic partner). You may not enroll existing children who are not currently on your plan.
You may take the following actions within 30 days of the date the court awards permanent legal guardianship to you (the subscriber or your spouse):
- Enroll in Basic coverage (if not currently enrolled)
- Add one unit of employee coverage (if not already enrolled in maximum number of units)
- Enroll in one or two units of Spouse/Domestic Partner/Dependent coverage
- If already enrolled, newly eligible children are automatically covered (does not require an application)
Coverage is effective the first of the month on or following 30 days from the date that a court awards permanent legal guardianship to you (the subscriber or your spouse).
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
Legal wards are not eligible for coverage under this plan.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
This plan only offers employee coverage and there is no enrollment opportunity upon the addition of a child to your family.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
This plan only offers employee coverage and there is no enrollment opportunity upon the addition of a child to your family.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
You may enroll in Employee Only or Family coverage at any time. If enrolled in Family coverage, newly eligible children are automatically covered (does not require an application).
Coverage is effective the first of the month on or following 30 days from the date that a court awards permanent legal guardianship to you (the subscriber or your spouse or domestic partner).
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
This plan only offers employee coverage and there is no enrollment opportunity upon the addition of a child to your family.
You may take the following actions within 30 days of the date the legal guardianship is granted. Action must be consistent with the qualifying event.
- Enroll in a Health Care and/or Dependent Day Care FSA
- Increase your Health Care and/or Dependent Day Care FSA election (if already enrolled).
You must submit a Change of Election form to your institution's benefits office to enroll in or change your election under one or both of the plans. If you enroll, coverage is effective the first of the month following the date a court awards permanent legal guardianship.
You can make changes to your per paycheck contributions at any time.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
You can enroll in or make changes at any time.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
You can enroll in or make changes at any time.
Review your beneficiary designation and update, if necessary.
Review your tax withholding exemptions and update, if necessary.
Beneficiary Designations
Remember to review and update your beneficiary designations when you have a life event to make sure that your benefits are paid according to your wishes. Benefit plans that have beneficiary designations include life insurance plans, retirement plans and the health savings account.
For more information review the Beneficiary Information web page.
Every effort has been made to ensure this information is current and correct. Information on this page does not guarantee enrollment, benefits and/or the ability to make changes to your benefits.
Updated: 09/24/2021