Reminder: All enrollment changes must occur within 31 days of event
Remember that all enrollment changes must occur within 31 days of a qualifying event. Employees who miss the 31-day window will need to wait until the next open enrollment.
Do you have employees who are having a baby? Getting married? They can take advantage of "special enrollment periods" – the 31-day period during which eligible dependents can enroll in the employees’ plan. Qualifying events for special enrollment include:
- Marriage
- Birth
- Adoption
- Death
- Divorce
- Dependent no longer on plan
- Spouse loses coverage
- Spouse obtains coverage
- Employment termination
HIPAA requires you to notify each employee of their enrollment rights on or before the date the employee is offered enrollment in the plan. You'll find additional information in the member confidentiality section of the employer manual.
Topics: Enrollment
