Question: How Do I Enroll My Child In My Job-Based Health Plan?
Answer: If you give birth to or adopt a child, you can enroll that child in your health plan right away. It should be as simple as notifying your Human Resources department that you have a new family member. They will provide you with the necessary forms to enroll your child. Be sure to take care of this within 30 days of birth or finalization of your adoption - otherwise, you may have to wait until the next open enrollment period.
If your child was previously covered on someone else's insurance plan, and in turn your child lost coverage, this may trigger a special enrollment period that would enable you to enroll your child immediately, rather than waiting until the next open enrollment period. Contact your Human Resources department for the necessary paperwork.
