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New Hire, Leave, and Termination Benefits Guide

Keep new hires, qualifying events, leaves, and departures from becoming last-minute problems

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The employee experience is shaped by the moments coverage starts, changes, or ends. A consistent checklist helps HR and payroll respond clearly while the carrier, TPA, and plan documents determine the official rules for the situation.

01

New hires

Confirm the employer’s eligibility rule, waiting period if any, enrollment deadline, employee contribution, and what information the employee needs to make a timely plan selection.

02

Life changes and leave

Document the event, the date it occurred, the plan rule being used, and the carrier deadline. Leaves and changes in hours can have different consequences depending on the plan and employment situation.

03

Termination and continuation options

Confirm the final active-coverage date, payroll stop date, benefit contact, and official continuation-coverage process. Do not rely on a verbal timeline when plan records are available.

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We help employers compare, implement, and service coverage.

Compare

See the tradeoffs clearly.

CostEmployer contribution, employee payroll deductions, and renewal impact.
AccessCarrier networks, doctors, hospitals, referrals, and service areas.

Enroll

Keep employees informed.

TimelineEffective dates, form deadlines, first invoice, and ID card expectations.
SupportEmployee questions, carrier portals, enrollment changes, and billing setup.

Renew

Review before rates change.

StrategyRenewal alternatives, plan changes, contribution adjustments, and employee choice.
ServiceClaims questions, eligibility updates, billing issues, and carrier follow-up.

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FAQ

Frequently asked group health questions

When is a new hire eligible for coverage?

Eligibility is governed by the employer’s plan documents, policy, and carrier requirements. Confirm the employee’s hire date, classification, waiting period, and enrollment deadline.

Can an employee change coverage after a life event?

A qualifying event may permit a midyear change, but the plan’s rules, documentation requirements, and deadline control the result.

Who should handle a leave of absence?

Coordinate HR, payroll, the carrier or TPA, and the plan documents. Leave rules can have different requirements from ordinary active-employment changes.

What should be documented for a termination?

Keep the last active-work date, final coverage date, payroll status, employee contact information, and the official notice or continuation-coverage instructions together.

Ready for a group quote?

Choose how to complete your census.

Use our guided online form, or complete the Excel template and upload it securely. Both options give us the information needed to prepare your group quote.

Option 1 · Recommended

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Option 2 · Spreadsheet

Complete it offline

Prefer Excel? Download the template, complete it at your convenience, then return to upload it securely.

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Please do not send census information through regular email. Use the online form or secure upload portal above.

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