Changing Medical/Dental Enrollment
for Faculty, Staff & Librarians
Special Open Enrollment - International Arrivals
When your spouse/Qualified Domestic Partner and/or dependent(s) first arrive into the United States from another country outside of the 30-day enrollment period.
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Actions |
If you previously waived medical coverage, you must: |
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Enroll yourself in medical.
- Enroll yourself in medical to add your spouse/QDP and/or eligible dependent(s) in medical and/or dental.
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Within 60 days of entering the country, submit the following documentation to the Benefits Office:
- Employee Enrollment/Change Form
- Any necessary certification forms
- Copy of visa(s) or passport(s) verifying border entry date.
- In addition, you may enroll, change, or cancel your participation in either of these tax-savings programs. Enrollment is optional.
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| If you are already enrolled, you can: |
- Add your spouse/QDP and/or dependent(s) to medical and/or dental.
- Change your medical and/or dental plan provided you enroll your eligible dependent(s).
- Waive medical for yourself, and medical and/or dental for your eligible dependent(s), provided that they have other comprehensive group coverage.
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Within 60 days of entering the country, submit the following documentation to the Benefits Office:
- Employee Enrollment/Change Form
- Any necessary certification forms
- Copy of visa(s) or passport(s) verifying border entry date.
- In addition, you may enroll, change, or cancel your participation in either of these tax-savings programs. Enrollment is optional.
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| Coverage Begins |
- Spouse/QDP/Eligible Dependent(s): Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the date of entry.
- Plan Change: New plan coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of entry.
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More information:
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Assistance Program |
Disclaimer: This "qualifying life event series" highlights benefit options arising from a change in family status. It does not substitute for official plan documents. If there is a conflict between the information on this site and an official plan document, the official plan document will govern. Plan availability and eligibility may change depending on your employment status and/or actions of the Washington State Health Care Authority.
Changing Enrollment—
Qualifying Life Events
