Congratulations on the new addition, or expected addition, to your family! A birth, adoption, acquired legal guardianship is a qualifying life event and allows 30-days (from the date of the event) for a mid-year change or addition of benefits.

Please formally notify Employee Services of the change as directed below.

• Contact HR to determine qualification for leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Provide a copy of the birth certificate, adoption agreement, or legal paperwork to HR
• Complete a Life Change Event Form
• Make changes, or additions, to benefits within a 30-day window of the birth, adoption, or guardianship change (see below)

Benefits to consider adding/updating and links to forms:

• Health Insurance (Add dependent, need Social Security Number)
• Dental Insurance (Only if not a newborn)
• Vision Insurance (Only if not a newborn)
• Aflac-Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Coverage Enrollment Form ($2,000 or $5,000)
  • Must also complete Evidence of Insurability (EOI) with Enrollment Form
  • Update Beneficiaries (most people list dependents as contingent beneficiaries)
• Update Retirement Beneficiaries
  • NDPERS Retirement Employees click here
  • TIAA-CREF Retirement Employees update online or contact customer service at 1-800-842-2252