Office of Human Resources - Benefits:Enrollment

Benefits: Insurance: Enrollment

When you start work as a benefit eligible employee, you will need to complete the appropriate new hire packet in Human Resources. After your initial enrollment orientation, election changes can be made with paper applications in Human Resources or by printing the appropriate forms and then submitting them to HR.

Here is a quick look at enrollment rules for the various Group Insurance plans and when coverage may begin:

Plans	When you May Enroll	When Coverage May Begin
Medical (including vision and Mental Health)	Anytime after you start work as an eligible employee	If you enroll... After July 1, 2011 benefit eligible employees will have coverage effective the first day of the month following date of hire provided enrollment is completed within thirty days of an employee's date of hire. Employees who do not enroll during their initial 30 day eligibility period will have coverage effective on the first day of the month following date of application.
Dental	Automatic when you enroll for medical	When your medical coverage begins
Basic Life Insurance	No enrollment required for employees or eligible dependents	After July 1, 2011, benefit eligible employees will have coverage effective the first day of the month following start date.
Supplemental Life Insurance	Anytime after you start work as an eligible employee	If you enroll... After July 1, 2011, benefit eligible employees will have coverage effective the first day of the month following their start date. After 90 days, proof of good health will be required. Coverage begins the first of the month after your application is approved
Disability Coverage	No enrollment required	The day your Basic Life coverage becomes effective.
Flexible Spending Accounts (changes to Flex Accounts can only be made during open enrollment)	During annual open enrollment, provided you have 10 months of continuous state service prior to July 1	July 1st

For more details, see the State of Idaho Group Insurance Handbook.

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Benefits: Insurance: Enrollment