Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act | Human Resources

Change in Employment Status Including Retirement

**IMPORTANT** Information provided is intended solely as a guide and is a partial listing of eligible events and corresponding changes. If you have experienced or anticipate experiencing a qualified Life Event change you must notify Human Resources, in writing, within 31 days of the date of the event. For more information, contact Human Resources directly.


Forms Needed to Make These Changes Benefits Election Change Form / Declaration for Change Form (Life Event Change) (PDF)
Status ChangeSample Changes PermittedSample Changes NOT PermittedDocumentation Required?
Employment commencement
(i.e. spouse begins employment or obtains new coverage)
Elect coverage under spouse's plan and drop under employee's plan Change health option
Drop coverage, but not elect under spouse's plan
Yes, Verification of new coverage enrollment
Terminate employment
(i.e. if spouse terminates employment)
>Elect coverage under employee's plan
Increase flex spending
Change state health plan Yes, Verification of loss of coverage (i.e. COBRA letter)


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October 1, 2004