What are considered qualifying events for healthcare changes?
Qualifying events may vary according to health insurance carriers and plans. You should check your company's specific plan to see what applies to you. That said, following are examples of typical qualifying events:
- Divorce or Legal Separation
- Marriage (could also include common-law marriage)
- Domestic Partnership
- Birth or Adoption of a Child
- Loss of eligibility by an enrolled dependent who is a child
- Military Leave
- Court Request (such as garnishment)
- Termination of Employment; whether voluntary or involuntary
- Retirement
- Death


