Death of a Spouse or Dependent
Our thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Your VyStar benefits offer a wide range of support to help you cope emotionally and financially when you lose a spouse or a dependent.
You have 30 days from the date of death to drop your spouse or dependent and/or make changes to your VyStar benefits.
Within 30 days of death
- Review your VyStar benefits and drop or update your benefits coverage.
- Drop your dependent from your VyStar medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Review your life insurance coverage and adjust any spouse or child life and AD&D insurance.
- You may elect/change a Flexible Spending Account.
To make a change to your benefits following a Qualified Life Event, visit the Benefits and Pay Hub in Workday, select the Change Benefits tile, then click on “Death of Dependent”.
At any time
- While on the enrollment platform, update your beneficiaries for your life insurance to make sure your benefits are paid the way you want.
- If enrolled in ARAG legal insurance, consider creating or updating your will to drop your former spouse, if desired.
- Seek support for everyday challenges or serious issues through www.guidanceresources.com.
Step-by-step instructions can also be found in VyGuide under Making or Changing Your Benefit Elections, procedure.
If you have any questions regarding the process, please reach out to BenefitsAdmin@vystarcu.org.
