Life Changes

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These benefits and resources will help you navigate life’s ups and downs when you need them most.
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Making Changes to Your Benefits
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If your family or job situation changes, you may be able to make changes to your benefits without waiting until the next Open Enrollment period. This is called a qualifying event.
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Marriage and Divorce
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Marriage and divorce are considered qualifying events. That means when you have one of these life changes you don’t have to wait until open enrollment to make benefits changes. You can make them any time throughout the year.
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Dependent Changes
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Dependent changes qualify as qualifying events. That means when you have one of these life changes you don’t have to wait until open enrollment to make benefits changes. You can make them any time throughout the year.
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Preparing for Retirement
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We offer many resources to help you plan for life after work.
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Two people holding hands as a sign of comfort and support.
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Death in the Family
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Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience. We are here to support you and help you navigate this challenging time.
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Other Life Changes
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In addition to marriage, divorce, adding or removing a dependent, preparing for retirement and experiencing death in your family, there are a few other qualified life events that give you the opportunity to make changes to your benefits.
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COBRA
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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows you and your covered family members to choose to continue your coverage under Carilion's medical and dental plans after your coverage as an employee is scheduled to end.
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Aging loved one
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Caring for Aging Loved Ones
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Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be emotionally, physically and financially demanding. We have resources to support you.
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