Birth/Adoption/Legal Guardianship
A new dependent child is considered a family status change so you may be able to make changes to some of your benefits (without having to wait for the open enrollment period in October) providing the change is a direct reaction to the addition of the child and you present a copy of the birth or adoption certificate to Human Resources Benefits Office within 30 days of the birth/adoption/legal guardianship by submitting a Notification of Family Status Change Form.
Action Items Checklist:
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Change tax withholding status (if applicable). |
| Go to the Forms and Documents page and find W-4 in the list. Complete the form and mail to: HRRM, VU Station B #357718, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-7718. (Changes to your W-4 cannot be made online in C2HR or by fax. The IRS requires an original signature to make this change.) | |
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Make changes to benefits (if applicable). |
| Go to the Forms and Documents page and find Notification of Family Status Change Form in the list. Complete the form and submit with a copy of the birth/adoption certificate or legal documentation of guardianship to the Benefits Office within 30 days of the birth/adoption/legal guardianship. |
More Details:
Health and/or Dental Coverage
Changes must be made within 30 days of the birth/adoption/legal guardianship.
- You may wish to add your child to your coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Changes must be made within 30 days of the birth/adoption/legal guardianship.
- You may want to begin participating in a Health FSA or a Dependent Care FSA, or increase the contributions to your existing FSA.
- You may obtain the FSA Enrollment Form from HR Express, 2525 West End Avenue, second floor or from the Forms and Documents page.
Retirement Benefits
Changes should be made as soon as possible after the birth/adoption/legal guardianship.
- You may want to change your beneficiary designation.
Life Insurance
Change can be made anytime during the year.
- You may want to change your beneficiary designation.
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HR Express 2525 West End Ave Suite 218 Nashville TN 37203 Hours M-F 7:30 - 5:30 Last Updated: October 19, 2009 |
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