Qualifying Life Events (QLE)
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Qualifying Life Events
A qualifying life event is required to request changes in benefits outside of the Open Enrollment period. Eligible Employees can add or cancel dependents, or enroll in a Flexible Spending Account, within 31 days of any of the following events:
- Marriage or the establishment of a civil union or domestic partnership
- Birth, adoption or obtaining legal guardianship of a child
- Loss of other coverage for employees or dependent(s) for reasons such as legal separation, divorce, death or termination of employment
Changes must be completed online through Employee Self-Service (ESS). Supporting documentation is required and must be scanned and uploaded directly to ESS.
Qualifying Life Events - Removing Dependents with/without Benefits Changes Step By Step Instructions
Qualifying Life Events - Adding Dependents with/without Benefits Changes Step By Step Instructions
Dependent Status - Supporting Documentation