Within the first 60 days of employment, within 60 days of a qualifying change such as marriage, divorce or birth of a child or during open enrollment which is usually held in the fall to be effective January 1st of the following calendar year. Under normal circumstances it takes three pays before you will receive a deduction providing enrollment application and any necessary documentation is submitted. Within 2-3 weeks following the first health insurance deduction.
Coverage takes effect when the employee has a deduction for health care from the paycheck.
See schedule in the Maryland Benefits News booklet. Coverage can be made retroactive to date of employment or date of qualifying change, if necessary. Qualifying changes are effective when the correct deduction takes place. Changes made during open enrollment are effective January 1st of the following calendar year. A list of telephone numbers is on the back of the Maryland Benefits News booklet.