Enrolling in Benefits
Benefits coverage for full-time employees begins on the first of the month following date of hire, and you have 31 days to elect your benefits or make changes after a Qualified Life Event.
Eligible Dependents
When you enroll yourself in medical, dental, and/or vision coverage, you may also cover your eligible dependents, including:
- Your legal spouse or domestic partner (same or opposite sex if registered with the state of CA)
- Natural, adopted, step-, or children of a domestic partner up to age 26
- Children over age 26 who are disabled and depend on you for support
- Children named in a Qualified Medical Child Support Order (QMCSO)
Making Changes After Open Enrollment
After Open Enrollment ends, you cannot change your benefits and will have to wait until the next Open Enrollment—unless you experience a Qualified Life Event (such as marriage, birth, or loss of coverage).
Common Qualified Life Events Include
- Marriage
- Welcoming a new child
- Loss of coverage
- Leave of absence
- Loss or change in employment