Qualifying Life Event

It is a life event that changes your status and eligibility for health insurance.

Common ones include:

• Change in marital status (marriage, divorce)
• Change in number of dependents
• COBRA events
• Medicare or Medicaid eligibility
• Leaves of absence
• You add a newly-eligible dependent to your coverage. A list of the dependents and the necessary documentation can be found in the NYSHIP book. Please note that newborn children are not automatically covered. You must complete a PS-404 and submit the necessary documentation.

For a complete list of what qualifies as a life event review the General Information Book.

read the civil service general information book