HR Fast Facts: Why Do Employees Need to Provide Proof of a Qualifying Live Event?
When enrolling in health insurance coverage due to a qualifying life event (QLE), documentation is needed to prove the date of the QLE. Proof documents are official documents directly related to the event.
For example:
- Certificate of Creditable Coverage (COCC)
- Marriage Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Notice of birth from the hospital
- Domestic partner affidavit
The image must be clear and legible. Key dates must be included in the uploaded document.
For example:
- Date of loss of coverage
- Marriage date
- Date of birth
If you have questions on what is considered acceptable documentation, contact your broker.
This article is for informational purposes only, is not legal, tax or accounting advice, and is not an offer to sell, buy or procure insurance. TriNet is the single-employer sponsor of all its benefit plans, which does not include voluntary benefits that are not ERISA-covered group health insurance plans and enrollment is voluntary. Official plan documents always control and TriNet reserves the right to amend the benefit plans or change the offerings and deadlines.
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