Does a spouse’s open enrollment enable an employee to change their benefit elections midyear?

Does a spouse’s open enrollment enable an employee to change their benefit elections midyear?

First, your cafeteria plan document must allow it under IRS section 125. Verify that your cafeteria plan includes a midyear election change provision. If it does, have the employee provide documentation of the spouse’s open enrollment period and any election change made with respect to the spouse’s coverage.

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