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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 "2009
Enrollment/Change Form", and the "Spouse
or Qualified Domestic Partner Certification". 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)
Life
Insurance Change Form
* If you are increasing any life insurance amounts other than Part E, you will
also need to fill out the
Life
Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form.
** If you are a WWURP member or have a VIP with Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, or
Vanguard, please contact your investment provider and request their beneficiary
forms.
I had a baby. How do I add them to my benefits?
You will need to fill out a "2009
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)
Life
Insurance Change Form
* If you are increasing any life insurance amounts other than Part E, you will
also need to fill out the
Life
Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form.
** If you are a WWURP member or have a VIP with Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, or
Vanguard, please contact your investment provider and request their beneficiary
forms.
I have adopted a child. How do I add them to my benefits?
You will need to fill out a "2009
Enrollment/Change Form", and the "Extended
(Legal) Dependents 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)
Life
Insurance Change Form
* If you are increasing any life insurance amounts other than Part E, you will
also need to fill out the
Life
Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form.
** If you are a WWURP member or have a VIP with Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, or
Vanguard, please contact your investment provider and request their beneficiary
forms.
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 "2009
Enrollment/Change Form", and the "Spouse
or Qualified Domestic Partner Certification". 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)
Life
Insurance Change Form
* If you are increasing any life insurance amounts other than Part E, you will
also need to fill out the
Life
Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form.
** If you are a WWURP member or have a VIP with Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, or
Vanguard, please contact your investment provider and request their beneficiary
forms.
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 "2009
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)
Life
Insurance Change Form
* If you are increasing any life insurance amounts other than Part E, you will
also need to fill out the
Life
Insurance Evidence of Insurability Form.
** If you are a WWURP member or have a VIP with Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, or
Vanguard, please contact your investment provider and request their beneficiary
forms.
Required Forms
Optional Forms
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