Having a Baby

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! After months of preparation and anticipation, don’t overlook these important benefit decisions and resources.

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IMPORTANT

If you don’t change your coverage within 60 days after the date of having a baby, you must wait until the next Annual Enrollment period to make the changes for certain benefits. Learn about eligibility.

Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Add your baby to your current coverage.
  • Drop DFIN coverage to enroll in your spouse’s plan.

Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Enroll or increase your contribution.
  • Decrease your contribution if you or your eligible dependents become eligible under your spouse’s health plan.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Enroll or increase your contribution.

Good to Know

BCBSIL Special Beginnings®

  • Receive personalized support before, during and after pregnancy through your medical plan’s maternity program: Special Beginnings.® To learn more call BCBSIL at 1-888-421-7781.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance and AD&D

  • You can enroll in or make changes to optional employee life, optional spouse/domestic partner & child life, and optional AD&D. NOTE: You may be required to provide evidence of insurability.
  • Update your beneficiary information.

401(k) Savings Plan

EAP & Wellness Resources

  • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential services to help you find services like child care and resources to help you adjust to your new life situation. Get 24/7 support through EAP & Wellness Resources or call 1-877-409-1508.