US Benefits Eligibility
When will I be eligible for benefits?
Benefits eligibility depends on your situation as described below:
I am a new full-time employee
Your benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the third month after your first day of work as a full-time employee. What does
that mean? If you started anytime in September, your benefits will begin on December 1. Be sure to complete and return your Benefits
Enrollment Form to your local HR department by the due date printed on the form.
I am a new part-time employee
Your eligibility for ChoiceTime begins after one year of continuous service.
I had a position change from part-time to full-time
If you have changed from a part-time employee to a full-time employee, your benefits will begin on the first day of the third month after your first day of work as a full-time employee. For example, if you went full-time anytime in September, your benefits will begin on December 1.
I've experienced one of these life-changing events:
Birth, Adoption or Placement for Adoption
To enroll your new child for benefits, you must first contact your local HR department in writing by e-mail, letter, or fax within 31 days of the birth, adoption or placement for adoption to complete the notification process. Next, you will need to complete and return a Benefits Enrollment Form and a copy of the birth certificate to your local HR department within the time allowed. Benefits for your new child become effective on the date of the birth, adoption or placement for adoption.
Marriage
To enroll your new spouse for benefits, you must first contact your local HR department in writing by e-mail, letter, or fax to complete the notification process within 31 days of the marriage. You will also need to submit a completed Benefits Enrollment Form and a copy of the marriage certificate within the time allowed to your HR department. Benefits for your new spouse become effective on the first day of the next full benefit coverage period after you contact your local HR department to complete the notification process.
Eligibility for the Retirement Savings Plan
Please refer to the Retirement Savings Plan pages for details on eligibility.
I am making benefit elections during Open Enrollment
Changes to your benefits become effective on January 1.
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