Death of Spouse or Dependent

Be sure to notify the Human Resources office (227-2470) as soon as you are able but no longer than 30 days from the date of death.  

Things to consider:

• Provide death certificates where required.
• Remove spouse or dependent from medical, dental and/or vision coverage.
• If previously covered by your spouse, enroll in your own coverages, if eligible.
• Make necessary changes to life insurance coverage.
• Change beneficiary information on life, retirement, and other applicable documents.
• Tax exemption changes
• Change contributions to:
  • Tax-deferred annuity
  • Flexible Spending Account (if enrolled)
  • Dependent Care Spending Account (if enrolled)