Important Information
2023 BENEFITS Newborn Coverage
Newborns must be enrolled within 31 days after the date of birth. You must go online to www.usd259.bswift.com to enroll your newborn as a dependent on your health plan. Once enrolled, you must provide a copy of the birth confirmation letter or birth certificate AND a copy of the social security card within 31 days of birth. Failure to enroll your new baby within the 31 day period and provide dependent verification documents will result in no coverage under the plan. (See page 29- Benefit Changes During the Year). Dependent Verification Requirement Dependent eligibility documentation is required for any new dependents added to the medical, dental or vision plans. This information must be submitted within 31 days of your hire date or qualifying life event date or by the close of open enrollment. Copies of social security cards are required for all dependents. Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) will be accepted. You will be able to upload your documents during online enrollment by clicking on “profile” then “employee file.”
Dependent Being Added
Document(s) Needed
Spouse
Copy of Legal Marriage Certificate or notarized common law affidavit AND copy of Social Security Card
Copy of Birth Certificate (with parental information), or hospital birth confirmation letter AND copy of Social Security Card
Dependent (0-26 yrs.)
Adopted Children
Legal adoption or placement for adoption paperwork AND a copy of Social Security Card
Legal Guardianship (Court Appointed)
Legal guardianship paperwork AND copy of Social Security Card
Need a New Social Security Card? Visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber or call 1-800-772-1213
Need a New Birth Certificate? Access www.vitalchek.com any time or call 1-877-305-8315
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