Welcoming a new child — through birth or adoption — is an exciting milestone. As your family grows, taking a few thoughtful steps can help ensure your benefits continue to support your health, finances, and day-to-day needs.
What You Need to Do
- Review your time off options to understand available parental leave and how to plan your time away.
- Finalize your leave plans, including Short-Term Disability (if applicable) and parental leave benefits.
- Update your benefits in the UKG Portal within 30 days of your child’s birth or adoption to add them to your coverage.
- Provide documentation, such as a birth certificate or adoption papers, through the UKG Portal within 30 days.
- Review and update your beneficiaries for your 401(k) and Life Insurance plans.
- Adjust your contributions to your Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Consider enrolling in the Dependent Care FSA to help manage eligible childcare expenses.
- Connect with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support and guidance in choosing childcare.
- Enroll in Building Healthy Families for personalized support — whether you’re planning for pregnancy, expecting, adopting, or raising young children.
- Get help with Overalls: Life Concierge, offering hands-on support with childcare searches, baby product research, appointment scheduling, and managing your growing to-do list.
For more details, visit the Eligibility and Enrollment page on the website.
