Changing Medical/Dental Enrollment
for Faculty, Staff & Librarians
Special Open Enrollment - International Departures
When your spouse (or Qualified Domestic Partner) and/or dependent(s) leave the United States to return to another country outside of the 30-day enrollment or open enrollment period.
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Actions |
If you previously waived medical/dental coverage, you may: |
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Enroll yourself in medical.
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Within 60 days of leaving 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 exit 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 must:
- Remove your ineligible dependent. Failure to do may have the following consequences:
- Dependent's loss of eligibility to continue enrollment under one of the continuation options (i.e. COBRA)
- You may be billed for claims paid by the health plan for services after the dependent lost eligibility
- You will be responsible for all premiums (employee/employer) for the dependent's health plan enrollment after the dependent lost eligibility.
You can:
- Change your medical and/or dental plan.
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Within 60 days of the event submit this form to the Benefits Office:
- Employee Enrollment/Change Form.
- In addition, you may enroll, change, or cancel your participation in either of these tax-savings programs. Enrollment is optional.
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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
