Eligibility & Making Changes

Let’s Get You Covered

We know benefits can feel like a lot. That’s why we’re breaking things down in plain language, so you can understand what you’re eligible for, when your coverage starts, and how to enroll without second-guessing yourself.

Whether you’re brand-new, switching roles, or just figuring it all out—this page is for you.

Who’s Eligible?

You

Working 32 hours or more per week?
You’re eligible for the full benefits lineup: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and more. You can also cover your eligible dependents and even add on extra coverage through voluntary benefits.
Working 30 or 31 hours per week?
You’re eligible for Medical coverage and an HSA. Your eligible dependents can be covered too.
Working as a temp or intern?
You’re eligible for Medical coverage and an HSA.
Casual or on call worker?
You’re eligible for legally required benefits only.

Your Dependents

Eligibile Dependents

Spouse: Legally married spouse only. A $125 surcharge applies per pay period if your spouse has access to other employer-sponsored medical coverage. Common-law spouses are not eligible.
Domestic Partners (DPs): Only eligible for Kaiser, VSP (CA), and Cigna Dental HMO (CA).
Children:
- Under age 26
- Any age if disabled before age 26 and unable to support themselves
- Includes biological, adopted, stepchildren, and those under legal guardianship
- Children of a covered spouse or domestic partner (if plan allows) are also eligible
- Newborns must be enrolled within 30 days of birth

Required Documentation

What documents do I need to provide to cover a dependent on my benefits?

Spouse: Marriage Certificate or joint IRS-approved tax return
Domestic Partner: Notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership
Newborn (<6 months): Proof of Birth Verification; Birth Certificate required by 6 months
Children (>6 months): Birth Certificate, legal adoption/guardianship papers, or IRS-approved tax return
Disabled Children (26+): Birth Certificate + documentation of disability (may require annual verification)
Stepchildren: Marriage Certificate + Birth Certificate or IRS-approved tax return

Note: SSN cards are not required but encouraged.
30-Day Rule: Dependents must be enrolled in Workday and documentation submitted within 30 days of hire or qualifying life event.
Submit documents via email to benefits@ensignservices.net or upload to Workday during enrollment.

When Does Coverage Start?

Here’s when your benefits will start—as long as you enroll within 30 days of your hire date and have your onboarding tasks in Workday completed:

Your Situation	Your Benefits Start
Department heads, nurses, therapists, and Service Center/Cornet employees	First of the month after your hire date
Other employees of an Ensign Services-affiliated company	First of the month after 60 days of employment *Example:* Hired on May 15? Enroll by June 14, coverage starts August 1
Newly benefit-eligible due to a status change	First of the month after your status changes, unless you become eligible on the first of the month, then benefits begin on the same day

When Does Coverage End?

Download the Benefits Summary for Termination of Active Employee Benefits to see when each type of coverage ends. If your employment ends in the first half of the month, your final paycheck will include all premiums due for that month. If you’re eligible for COBRA, you’ll also receive information on how to continue your coverage.

Life Happens: Making Changes after a Life Event

Life doesn’t follow a benefits calendar, so you can make changes outside of Open Enrollment, but only if you have a Qualified Life Event (QLE).

What’s a QLE?

Getting married or divorced
Giving birth to or adopting a child
Gaining or losing other health coverage
A dependent gaining/losing coverage
Job changes that affect benefits
Death of a dependent

Here’s what to do:

Log in to Workday and make your changes within 30 days of the event.
Submit proof (like a birth certificate or coverage loss letter).
Upload docs right in Workday before submitting your changes or email them to benefits@ensignservices.net.
Your updated coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of election.

Don’t wait too long. Your changes can’t go through without documentation!

How to Enroll

When you’re ready to sign up for benefits:

Visit Workday.
Log in using your Workday employee ID (check your pay stub!).
Go to your Workday Inbox or click Benefits and Pay.
Follow the steps to choose your benefits and add any dependents.
Upload eligibility documents before submitting—or email them if needed.
Hit submit. You’re enrolled!

You have 30 days from your hire date or status change to enroll and submit dependent verification documents.

Enroll Now or Anytime

Some benefits are only available during your first 30 days. Others? You can pick them up anytime.

Enroll Within 30 Days (in Workday)	Enroll Anytime (via carrier or Workday)
Medical, Dental, Vision	Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)	Commuter Plan
Life, AD&D, Disability	401(k) Savings Plan
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance	Pet Insurance
Cybersecurity/ID Theft Protection	Auto & Home Insurance

Bonus Tip: Download the Workday app on your phone. Use code Ensign, log in with your credentials, and manage your benefits on the go!