Benefit Eligibility
Eligibility Information
As an employee working 30 hours or more per week, you and your eligible dependents
qualify for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D Insurance benefits. If your spouse
or domestic partner has access to group coverage through his or her own employer,
they are not eligible for CSHL medical/vision and/or dental benefits. Special enrollment
rules apply if you are married to another CSHL employee or graduate student.
Making Changes During the Year
Generally, you can only change your benefit elections during the annual benefits Open
Enrollment period. An exception is made for any Qualifying Life Event (QLE), such as
marriage, divorce, birth, or adoption. You must notify Human Resources within 31 days of
any QLE to make changes. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until the next Open Enrollment
period. Any changes you make to your benefit choices must be directly related to the QLE.
Proof of the change will be requested (example: a marriage license or birth certificate).
When Coverage Ends
All benefits end on your last day of work. However, under certain circumstances, you may
continue your health care benefits through COBRA Insurance.
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