The couple must deal with extensive planning, emotional turmoil, and minor and major lifestyle changes. In the long run, though, it is easier on both people if several benefit plan issues are addressed early on. Please review the issues below and perhaps you will browse our related web links. You must complete a new Master Data Card and include proof of the marriage. This must be done within 30 days of the marriage in order to ensure Health Plan coverage for your new spouse.
Valid proof is a copy of the marriage certificate.
Click here to download a blank Master Data Card. You should review your designations of beneficiary on both the Pension and Health Plans. Review the rules for coordination of benefits. Coordination of benefits rules govern how each plan will pay for health coverage if each spouse has group health insurance. Click here to view the relevant section of the plan summary.