Sewanee Benefits
Family Status Change
Use this checklist when you experience a family status change that may affect your benefits, such as divorce, legal separation, loss of other coverage, gaining other coverage, or a child aging out of eligibility.
What to do first
Contact Human Resources promptly to understand what changes are allowed, what deadlines apply, and what documentation may be needed.
Checklist
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Review your current elections and determine what may need to change.
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Confirm the deadline for making changes after your qualifying life event.
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Gather any required documentation.
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Review which dependents need to be removed from or added to coverage, depending on your situation.
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Update coverage for dependents, if needed.
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Review whether payroll deductions or costs will change.
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Review HSA and FSA impacts separately, if applicable.
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Update beneficiaries where appropriate, including life insurance and retirement accounts if needed.
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Complete any required changes in Employee Navigator.
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If this change is personally difficult or disruptive, consider using additional support resources that may be available to you.
Helpful resources
Benefits-at-a-Glance Benefit Self-Service Portal placeholder Wellbeing & Support ResourcesUpdating Your Enrollment | A Guide for Mid-Year ChangesThe Benefits team can help you understand what changes are available, what steps apply to your situation, and where to find additional support if needed.
