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Frequently Asked Questions

I have recently married, and would like to add my spouse to my benefits. How do I do this?

You will need to fill out a "2008 Enrollment/Change Form", and the "Declaration of Marriage/Qualified Domestic Partnership". Coverage will begin on the first of the month following the marriage date. You will have 60 days from the marriage date to enroll your spouse. If you do not enroll within the 60 days you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period. At this time you may want to also change your beneficiaries, and/or life insurance.

DRS Beneficiary Change Form (PRS, TRS, LEF Employees)

TIAA-CREF Beneficiary Change Form

Vanguard Beneficiary Change Form

Fidelity Beneficiary Change Form

Life Insurance Enrollment/Change Form

(if you are changing any life insurance amounts you will need to also fill out the evidence of insurability form if you are no longer in your initial eligibility period)

Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form

I had a baby. How do I add them to my benefits?

You will need to fill out a "2008 Enrollment/Change Form". Coverage will begin on the day the child was born. You will have 60 days from the birth to enroll your child. If you do not enroll within the 60 days you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period. At this time you may also want to change your beneficiaries, and/or life insurance.

DRS Beneficiary Change Form (PRS, TRS, LEF Employees)

TIAA-CREF Beneficiary Change Form

Vanguard Beneficiary Change Form

Fidelity Beneficiary Change Form

Life Insurance Enrollment/Change Form

Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form

I have adopted a child. How do I add them to my benefits?

You will need to fill out a "2008 Enrollment/Change Form", and the "Extended Dependent Certification Form". Coverage will begin on the date legal obligation is assumed for support in anticipation of the adoption. You will have 60 days to enroll the child. If you do not enroll within the 60 days you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period. At this time you may also want to change your beneficiaries, and/or life insurance.

DRS Beneficiary Change Form (PRS, TRS, LEF Employees)

TIAA-CREF Beneficiary Change Form

Vanguard Beneficiary Change Form

Fidelity Beneficiary Change Form

Life Insurance Enrollment/Change Form

Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form

I have met the criteria for a Qualified Domestic partnership. What forms do I need to add them to my benefits?

You will need to fill out a "2008 Enrollment/Change Form", and the "Declaration of Marriage or Qualified Domestic Partnership Form". Coverage will begin the first day of the month following eligibility. You will have 60 days from initial eligibility to enroll your partner. If you do not enrolling within the 60 days you will have to wait until the next open enrollment period. At this time you may want to change your beneficiaries, and/or life insurance.

DRS Beneficiary Change Form (PRS, TRS, LEF Employees)

TIAA-CREF Beneficiary Change Form

Vanguard Beneficiary Change Form

Fidelity Beneficiary Change Form

Life Insurance Enrollment/Change Form

Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form

I am getting divorced, or my Qualified Domestic Partnership has ended. How do I remove them from my benefits?

You will need to fill out a "2008 Enrollment/Change Form". Their coverage will end on the last day of the month of the divorce, or partnership ending. You have 60 days from the end of eligibility to remove your spouse/QDP. If you do not notify us your spouse/QDP may not be eligible to continue their benefits through COBRA. At this time you may want to change your beneficiaries, and/or life insurance.

DRS Beneficiary Change Form (PRS, TRS, LEOFF Employees)

TIAA-CREF Beneficiary Change Form

Vanguard Beneficiary Change Form

Fidelity Beneficiary Change Form

Life Insurance Enrollment/Change Form

Life Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form

Required Forms

Optional Forms

 
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