Benefit Changes for Your New Addition
Although welcoming a new addition to your family is exciting, it is important that you review the following benefits and make any changes necessary. If you do not make your changes within the 30 day window of eligibility, you will not be able to make changes to your coverage until the next open enrollment period.
Benefits | Time Period | Changes you can make |
Health and Dental Insurance |
Within 30 days of the birth, adoption or marriage |
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Group Term Life Insurance |
Within 30 days of the birth, adoption or marriage |
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Medical FSA |
Within 30 days of the birth, adoption or marriage |
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Dependent Care FSA |
Within 30 days of the birth, adoption or marriage |
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Other Changes You May Wish to Make
These are changes that you can make at any time: a change in the family status is a good time to assess your current choices.
- Change the beneficiary to your life insurance
- Change the beneficiary to your pension
- Change the number of exemptions on your federal taxes (consult your tax professional)
- Change the number of exemptions on your Massachusetts taxes (consult your tax professional)
- Add your new dependent to your Amherst College Appointee Information