Adoption of Dependent Child
Adopting a child is a joyful event in one's life. As a parent you become the primary person responsible for the child's needs and progress in life. Obviously you will be considering the child in this process, but you must also consider yourself, other family members, and the family environment. A review of your benefit plans is certainly in order at this time.
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 Additional Information:
Health & Welfare BenefitTabs™
Health & Welfare SPD
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 Planning Notes:
Financial planners recommend that whenever there is an addition to your family you should update a number of personal plans and documents. Here is a checklist of some items which you may need to update, revise, or consider:
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Benefit Plan Checklist
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Your legally adopted children are covered by the Plan in the same way as natural children. You must complete a new Family Enrollment Card (FEC) and provide a copy of the legal adoption papers to the Plan Office. Click here for forms.
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You will want to review your designation of beneficiary for the Plan's life insurance benefits.
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Review the rules for coordination of benefits. Coordination of benefits rules govern who will have the primary coverage for your child if both you and your spouse have group health coverage.
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If you think you might be taking Family/Maternity/Paternity Leave you should contact the Plan Office to find out about how your benefits may be affected.
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