Each year during annual enrollment you will have an opportunity to make changes to your benefits. Outside of that, there are certain life events that may also allow you to make changes. These are known as qualifying life events. Review the checklist below to understand what actions you should take if you experience a life event.

The basics

If you get married or divorced, have a baby or experience another qualifying life event, you can update your BSW benefits coverage to reflect your new situation.

But keep in mind, you must take action within 31 days of the event. Once you make changes, they are effective immediately. For a complete list of qualifying life events, view our Summary Plan Description.

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What to do

Submit your event

You must submit your life event in PeoplePlace within 31 days. View the instructions to submit a life event (log in required) for assistance.

Note: If you add new dependents to the plan, you will be required to verify their eligibility. If eligibility is not verified within 60 days, coverage for the applicable dependent will be discontinued. Be on the lookout for a mailed packet from the Dependent Verification Center to your home address on record.

View the dependent verification section for more details.

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Update your personal information

If necessary, update your name, home address, phone number and other personal information in PeoplePlace > About Me (log in required). If you need help, a step-by-step guide to update your personal information is available (log in required).

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Review your beneficiaries

Depending on your event, you may want to update your beneficiaries. View our step-by-step instructions for help updating your beneficiaries in PeoplePlace (log in required). Changes to your 401(k) beneficiaries can be made on the Empower website.

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Helpful resources

Looking for emotional support?

The Employee Assistance Program provides resources to assist you and your family.

Using money coaching

Tap into free Money Coaching sessions from Cigna.

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Get support from others

Connect with our internal emotional resources like Peer Support and Mission and Ministry teams.

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This site summarizes the programs and benefits available to employees and their eligible dependents. Official plan documents, policies and certificates of insurance that contain the details, conditions, maximum benefit levels and restrictions on benefits govern our benefits program and are available on this site. In case of a conflict between this site and the official documents, the official documents prevail. The information on this site isn't a guarantee of benefits. Baylor Scott & White reserves the right to modify or terminate its employee benefit plans and programs at any time for any reason.

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