WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE? Regular, non-seasonal full-time employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week are eligible for benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire or rehire. Employees must re-enroll in their benefits each time they are rehired.

Seasonal employee eligibility is determined using a standard measurement period (SMP) of 12 months. Seasonal employees are eligible for benefits after working 6 months with at least 130 hours during each month during a SMP. The month following completion of the SMP is called the Administrative Period. Seasonal employees will be notified that they are eligible to enroll during the Administrative Period and must enroll within 30 days of their eligibility date.

CAN I COVER MY FAMILY? Eligible family members for medical and dental coverage include your:

• Legally married spouse
• Child(ren) under age 26
• Child(ren) age 26 or over who are incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical disability

You may be asked to provide verification of your dependent’s eligibility. If documentation is not provided within 30 days, the dependent may be dropped from coverage. Acceptable documentation includes a birth certificate, marriage license, court order or letter from a dependent’s employer.

WHAT IS A SPOUSAL SURCHARGE? If you are covering your spouse under the Trident plans and they are eligible for coverage under their own employer’s plan, there is an additional $75 bi-weekly Spouse Surcharge, in addition to your contributions. The surcharge does not apply if they are also a Trident employee. The Spouse Surcharge applies to both the Premera and Kaiser Permanente plans.