QUALIFYING LIFE EVENT: MARITAL STATUS

Marital Status Checklist:

Marriage

Enrolling New Dependent(s) in Benefits:

• Complete an Add Family Member or Dependent form and provide supporting documentation such as a marriage license or certificate in the EBS Portal (within the My Benefits section) within 30 days of marriage.
• Once forms are approved, you must enroll your eligible dependent(s) in benefits in the EBS Portal (within the My Benefits section > Benefit/Retirement tile).
• For more detailed information regarding adding your dependent(s), please contact MSU Human Resources at 517-353-4434, 800-353-4434 (toll-free) or SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu .

Other items you may want to consider as a result of your marriage:

• Change your Beneficiary Designation for any life, accident insurance, or retirement policies you may have.
• Make address or phone number changes in the EBS Portal (within the My Personal Information > Personal Profile tile).
• If you are changing your name, give a copy of your new Social Security card to your department or directly to MSU Human Resources at 1407 S. Harrison Rd., Suite 110, East Lansing, MI 48823.
  • To obtain a new Social Security card take appropriate documentation (marriage license, court documents) to the nearest Social Security Office.
• Contact University Health & Wellbeing (UHW) or the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information on services that are available for helping your child(ren) adjust to remarriage.

Legal Separation or Divorce

Removing Dependent(s)/Enrolling in Benefits:

• Submit a copy of your official legal/court documents to MSU Human Resources within 30 days of the legal separation or divorce being finalized.
• If applicable, complete a Loss of Previous Coverage (LOPC) form and submit to MSU Human Resources within 30 days of the legal separation or divorce being finalized.

Other items you may want to consider as a result of your legal separation or divorce:

• Change your Beneficiary Designation for any life, accident insurance, or retirement policies you may have.
• Make address or phone number changes in the EBS Portal (within the My Personal Information > Personal Profile tile).
• If you are changing your name, give a copy of your new Social Security card to your department or directly to MSU Human Resources at 1407 S. Harrison Rd., Suite 110, East Lansing, MI 48823
  • To obtain a new Social Security card take appropriate documentation (court documents) to the nearest Social Security Office.
• Contact Univeristy Health & Wellbeing (UHW) or the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information on services that are available for coping with divorce.