When does coverage begin?

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ANSWER:

The following effective dates apply provided the appropriate enrollment transaction (electronic or paper form) has been completed within the applicable enrollment period. 

  • If you enroll during a PIE, coverage for you and your family is effective the date the PIE starts.
  • If you enroll during Open Enrollment, the effective date of coverage is January 1 following OE.
  • If you complete a 90-day waiting period, coverage is effective on the 91st consecutive calendar day after.

Remember that family members are only eligible for enrollment in medical, dental, vision and supplemental life coverage and must be enrolled in the same plans in which you are enrolled. 

Common Benefits Questions



Definitions

Family members – Eligible family members include:

  • Legal Spouse
  • Domestic Partner (same gender/opposite gender)
  • Biological or adopted child, stepchild, domestic partner’s child (To age 26)
  • Grandchild, step-grandchild, domestic partner’s grandchild (To age 26)
  • Legal ward (To age 18)