How to Complete a Life Event in Workday

How to Complete a Life Event in Workday
1. Log into Workday
2. Click on the Benefits icon
3. On the next screen under the Change section, select Benefits
*PLEASE NOTE* if you are changing benefits to add a dependent onto your plans, be
sure to add their information under the Dependent Change link before you submit
the actual Benefit Change. Please refer to the ‘How to add a dependent in workday’
starting on page 5.
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4. On the next screen, select a Benefit Event Type from the dropdown pertaining to the
type of event that occurred
5. Enter the Benefit Event Date with the date of the event that occurred (ex. date of child’s
birth, date of loss of coverage, etc.)
6. Click on the
bottom at the bottom of the screen
After enter these fields and press submit, you will see an overview of the event you submitted
and the date
7. Click on the
link to begin making changes
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The next screen is where you can edit your Coverage type and add/remove dependents from
your plan.
**PLEASE NOTE** you will only be able to edit the plans you are currently enrolled in. There
are certain changes you can/cannot make based on the benefit event you are submitting.
Please refer to the Benefit Event Matrix spreadsheet.
8. Once you have made the appropriate changes, click
directed to the next screen.
9. You will need to click
appropriate elections.
and you will be
on each screen to navigate and make the
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You will then come to the final screen which looks like this:
After reviewing the changes made, check the box that says “I agree” and then click
You will then see a confirmation screen where you can review the changes one final time. Scroll
down and click “done”. You have successfully completed your life event.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a life event please email
[email protected].
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How to Add a Dependent in Workday
1. Once on the homepage, click on the Benefits icon
2. Under the Change section, select Dependents
3. To add a dependent, click the Add button
4. Enter the personal information for the dependent you wish to cover under your benefit
plans.
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5. Required fields are identified with a red asterisk (*) you will need to provide the name,
Gender, Date of Birth, Relationship and SSN of your dependant
6. Before submitting the information, the last section is Identifier Information.
7. Click on the (+) icon next to National IDs to add a social security number.
8. Once all information is entered, click Submit.
9. If you have multiple dependents to add, click Done and follow the steps to add another
dependent.
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10. Once you have entered your dependents, revisit the Benefit Enrollment page by clicking on
the notification item in the upper right hand corner.
11. Click on the Change Benefits for Life Event link.
12. Complete your benefit enrollment by choosing the plan(s) you would like to enroll in and
the tier of coverage (ex. Employee Only, Employee + Family, etc.)
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