A Qualifying Life Event (QLE) is a significant change in an employee’s life, such as marriage or childbirth, allowing them to modify their benefits (e.g., health insurance) outside open enrollment.
- What is a qualifying life event (QLE)?
Answer: It is a life change allowing benefits modification outside open enrollment. - What are examples?
Answer: Examples include marriage, divorce, or having a baby. - What is the time limit?
Answer: Changes must typically be made within 30-60 days. - How does it affect benefits?
Answer: It allows adding dependents or changing plans. - What role does HR play?
Answer: HR processes requests and ensures compliance.
