In addition to the work and celebration that takes place in welcoming a new addition to the family, parents should be aware of the changes that a new child places on their benefits. The following checklist should serve as a convenient guide to the benefit issues that will usually need to be considered. Apart from issues directly involving benefit plans, you may be interested in the web links and notes that are included for the convenience of all parents. You must complete a new Master Data Card and include proof of the birth of your new dependent. This must be done within 30 days of the birth in order to ensure Health Plan coverage.
Valid proof is a recorded copy of the birth certificate.
You may download a copy of a Master Data Card, complete it, and return it to the Plan Office along with the recorded copy of the birth certificate. Click here to download the Master Data Card form. You should review your designations of beneficiary on both the Pension and Health Plans. You may wish to change your designations to reflect the changes in your household. Your beneficiary choices are recorded on the Master Data Card.