Making Benefits Changes
Life changes, and your benefits can too — but you have only 30 days from the date of the event to make changes.
Certain events let you update your coverage or add dependents outside of open enrollment.
You have 30 days from the date of the event to submit your changes and provide the required documentation.
Qualifying life events
| Event | Documentation required |
|---|---|
| Marriage | Marriage certificate |
| Divorce or legal separation | Divorce decree or legal separation papers |
| Birth of a child | Birth certificate |
| Adoption or legal guardianship | Adoption papers or court guardianship documents |
| Death of a dependent | Death certificate |
| Loss or gain of other health coverage | Employer or insurer documentation |
| Employment status change | Employer documentation showing status change |
| Relocation | Proof of relocation — employer letter, utility bill with new address, or lease/mortgage |
| Medicare or Medicaid eligibility change | Proof of eligibility or termination letter |
| Qualified medical child support order | Court order documentation |
Relocating in or out of Indiana or Texas
Relocation is a qualifying event with an extra consideration at Dexter: moving into or out of Indiana, or into or out of Dallas/Tyler, Texas, changes which medical plans you are eligible for.
Report your event in ADP within 30 days and upload your required documentation (see table on this page.)