You may only change your benefits during the annual Open Enrollment period; once you make your benefit elections, they will remain in effect through the end of the calendar year, unless you have a qualified change in status during the year, such as:
- Marriage, divorce, legal separation or annulment
- Birth, adoption or placement of a child for adoption
- Any event that changes your employment status or the employment status of your spouse or dependent, such as terminating or starting employment, change in worksite, or change of employment classification (for example, part-time to full-time or vice versa) that causes a loss or gain of coverage
- Your spouse acquires or loses coverage through his/her employer
- Your child gains or loses eligibility for your coverage
- Your dependent spouse or child dies
- A significant increase or decrease in your or your spouse’s benefit cost or coverage
You Must Make Changes to Your Benefits within 31 Days of Your Life Event
If you experience a life event that can affect your coverage, you have 31 calendar days after the event to make changes to your benefits.
You may make changes to your coverage through the Arkema Benefits Online website by clicking the Life Events box on the left and following the instructions, or by calling the Arkema Benefits Center at 1-800-406-9823, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Remember to Provide Proof of Dependents
If you add dependents during your initial election or due to a life event, please make sure to provide proof of your dependents within 60 days of when you add them to your coverage. Otherwise, coverage will be dropped on day 61. This is very important to keep in mind.