Enrolling in Benefits
Coverage for full-time salaried employees begins on first of the month following date of hire long as you enroll within 30 days of becoming eligible. Hourly employees are eligible for benefits first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees re-hired within one year of termination are eligible the first of the month following re-hire date.
Making Changes After Open Enrollment
After Open Enrollment, you cannot make changes to your benefits during the year unless you have a Qualified Life Event and you will have to wait until the next Open Enrollment period to make changes, unless you experience another Qualified Life Event.
Common Qualified Life Events Include
- Marriage
- Welcoming a new child
- Loss of coverage
- Leave of absence
- Loss or change in employment