Address Change or Relocation

Change of address due to a job transfer or the purchase of a new home may require you to make changes to your benefits. It is important that you make the necessary adjustments so you and your family members can continue to receive uninterrupted medical care once you are settled in your new location.

On this page:

• Simple Change of Address
• Relocation
• Medical Coverage
• Finding A New Doctor
• Dental Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
• LifeManagement Program

Simple Change of Address
Notify your local HR department with your address change immediately.

Relocation
Moving to a new area or out of town due to a job transfer or promotion may create the need to update benefit elections.

Medical plan options are determined by your home zip code. If a move to a new address results in a change to medical plan options, the Corporate Employee Benefits department will mail a Benefits Enrollment Form to your home address within 1 to 2 weeks of the address change. You must complete and return the form to your local HR department by the due date printed on the form.

If your medical plan options change and you do not return your Benefits Enrollment Form:

1. Your coverage will default to your current plan at the same level of coverage (i.e., employee only, family, etc.) if it is still available; OR



2. Your coverage will default to the PPO600 or OOA600 (out-of-area) plan at the same coverage level if your current medical plan is no longer available

If your medical plan options do not change as a result of your new address, you will not receive a Benefits Enrollment Form at your home address and no changes to your benefits will be allowed.

Depending on your change of address the following may occur:

1. Your new zip code may offer a medical plan option that was not previously available to you.



2. Your new zip code may limit your medical plan options.



3. If your change of address keeps you within the boundaries of the medical plan you are currently participating in, you must continue to participate in that plan. You will not receive a Benefits Enrollment Form and no changes to your benefits will be allowed. A change of address does not necessarily qualify as a life-changing event. Contact your local HR department for details.

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• Link to www.myuhc.com to conduct a search for a provider in your new area.



• Call UnitedHealthcare at 800-520-0746 and ask a customer service representative for assistance in locating a new provider.

Dental Coverage
Relocating does not affect your dental coverage, so a new dental ID card is not necessary. However, you may need to find a participating dentist that is more conveniently located to your new address.

Prescription Drug Coverage
Relocating does not affect your prescription drug coverage, so a new ID card is not necessary. However, you may need to find a participating pharmacy that is more conveniently located to your new address.

Vision Coverage
Relocating does not affect your vision coverage, so a new ID card is not necessary. However, you may need to find a participating vision care provider that is more conveniently located to your new address.

Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
If relocation results in a change in the cost or need for childcare, you may need to adjust your DCSA elections. Qualifying changes to your DCSA must be made by following the enrollment process.

LifeManagement Program
LifeManagement work/life consultants can help you make a smooth transition to your new location. Get information on childcare, schools, health clubs, pet care, etc. in your new area or close to your new home. As a company-sponsored benefit, there is no charge to you when you access LifeManagement and the program is strictly confidential.

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