Benefits FAQs Updated 7.17.2023 2 of 42
The information provided here is for reference purposes only. When there is a discrepancy between this information and information in the Summary Plan Description (SPD), the SPD will prevail.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY & ENROLLMENT
Q. Am I eligible for benefits?
A. You are eligible for benefits if you have an employment status of at least 50% FTE (you are
regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per pay period). You are full-time benefits-eligible if
you are regularly scheduled to work 64 or more hours per pay period. You are part-time benefits-
eligible if you are regularly scheduled to work 40 to 63 hours per pay period.
Q. When are benefits effective?
A. Providing you enroll within 31 days, new hires who are benefit-eligible will receive benefits the
first day of the month coinciding with or following the hire date (start date). For example, if your
hire date is June 15, your benefits will be effective on July 1. If your hire date is June 1, your
benefits will be effective on June 1.
If you have a status change and move into a benefit-eligible position from a non-benefit-eligible
position, your benefits will be effective on the date of your status change (unless you have not yet
fulfilled the new-hire waiting period).
Q. When can I enroll in benefits?
A. If you are a new hire who is benefit-eligible, you have 31 days from your date of hire to enroll in
benefits. Benefit enrollment is part of the onboarding process and you will complete your
enrollment in Workday. On your start date, you will receive an additional inbox item to enroll in
Benefits. Use this item to make your selections within the first 31 days.
If you have a status change and move into a benefit-eligible position from a non-benefit-eligible
position, you have 31 days from the date of your status change to enroll in your benefits. Once
your status change is processed, you will receive an inbox item to enroll in Benefits through
Workday.
Q. How do I stop my benefits?
A. Generally speaking, if you do not have a qualifying event, you will need to wait to make benefit
changes for the next plan year during the annual open enrollment period that is held each Fall.
Note: retirement and health savings account contributions may be changed at any time. If you
have a qualifying event during the plan year, you may be allowed to change your benefit
elections. Submit your benefit changes and supporting documentation within 31 days of the
qualifying event through the Benefits app in Workday.
Q. Can I make changes to my benefits?
A. Generally speaking, if you do not have a qualifying event, you will need to wait to make benefit
changes for the next plan year during the annual open enrollment period that is held each Fall.
Note: retirement and health savings account contributions may be changed at any time. If you
have a qualifying event during the plan year, you may be allowed to change your benefit
elections. Submit your benefit changes and supporting documentation within 31 days of the
qualifying event through the Benefits app in Workday.
Q. Are my dependents eligible for benefits?
A. If you are a benefits-eligible employee, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents.
Eligible dependents include your child(ren) up to the age of 26, your spouse and/or Legally
Domiciled Adult (LDA), and the dependent children of an LDA. If you have a child who is
disabled, you may be eligible to have continued coverage for them – even after they reach age
26. Note: eligible children include your natural child, stepchild, legally adopted child, child placed for
adoption, foster child, or any child for whom you have been appointed as a legal guardian.