All Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) must be reported to Human Resources using the Lehigh Benefits system within 31 days of the event. Please refer to the chart below for the correct event date and documentation requirements for each QLE.
| Qualifying Life Event | Event Date | Documentation Required |
|---|---|---|
|
Adoption |
Date adoption is finalized |
Finalized adoption decree |
|
Birth |
Baby's birth date |
Birth certificate |
|
Divorce |
Date the divorce is finalized |
Finalized divorce decree |
|
Eligible for other Coverage |
Date new coverage becomes effective |
Benefits confirmation statement showing who is covered and date of new coverage |
|
Loss of Coverage by Dependent |
First day you and/or your dependents no longer have coverage |
Benefits confirmation statement showing who was covered and date of termination of coverage |
|
Marriage |
Date of marriage |
Marriage certificate |
|
Annual Open Enrollment for Spouse/Partner |
Date new coverage becomes effective |
Benefits communication statement showing who is covered and start date of new coverage |
|
Spouse/Partner Gained Coverage due to Status Change |
Date new coverage becomes effective |
Benefits confirmation statement showing who is coverage and start date of new coverage |
|
Spouse/Partner Loses Coverage due to Employment Status Change |
First day you and/or dependents no longer have coverage |
Benefits confirmation statement showing who was covered and termination date of coverage |