There are certain qualifying events that will allow employees to make changes to their benefits elections throughout the year. These qualifying events are:
- Marriage
- Birth/Adoption
- Death of spouse or dependent
- Dependent child reaches limiting age (if applicable by plan) or is no loner considered a dependent
- Loss of spouse/dependent coverage
- Divorce/Annulment
- Legal separation
- FMLA-related leave
- Change of eligibility status (i.e., full-time to part-time, union to non-union, etc.)
- Retirement