A change has gone into effect for all UMMS shared services benefit plans. The time frame to enroll newborns and newly adopted children into the plan has been increased from 31 days to 60 days. The process also has been streamlined, as follows:
- Effective November 1, 2016 you have up to the 60th day from the arrival of your baby to enroll him or her on our plan.
- There no longer is a two-step process where you submit discharge paper work and then the proof of birth
- You now only have to submit the one of the following: Birth registration notice, Certificate of live birth or birth certificate.
Here are the detailed instructions:
First, this is the time to decide if you are adding your child to your UMMS plan or obtaining coverage outside of UMMS. It is best to review all available plans to ensure you choose the best fit for your family.
Where to begin: Go to www.umms.org/hrconnections to enroll your child. Have your supporting documents next to you and ready to upload into the system. This is the preferred and best method.
Required documents: You must submit one of the following:
* Birth Registration Notice issued by the Division of Vital Records
* Certificate of Live Birth issued by the State
* Birth Certificate issued by the State
Once logged in to HR Connections:
1. Click My Benefits located under My HRConnections QuickLinks to
be automatically directed to the Benefits Portal. If the portal does not open automatically, disable pop up blockers
2. From the portal, select My Benefits & Personal Information
3. Click Add Dependent in the Personal Information column
4. Enter dependent demographics and click Add Dependent
5. You must select the plans(s) to add the dependent, click Continue
6. Currently enrolled in a plan, select Change Coverage, if NOT enrolled and electing coverage for the first time, select Elect New Plan
7. Check the box next to the dependent(s) name added, click Continue
8. Your changes and new deductions will be displayed, if applicable, click Continue
9. Select a qualifying event of Birth or Adoption from the drop down list and enter the date of birth.
10. Supporting documentation is required and you may choose to upload it and click Finish.
11. If you cannot upload the required documents, do one of the following: a. Take a picture of the documents and email it to Benefitshotline@kellyway.com. Receipt and verification will take 24-48 hours.
b. Fax documents to (410) 527-5904. Receipt and verification will take 4–5 business days (not recommended).
Please direct any questions to Saana Holley, director, Total Rewards, sholley@umm.edu or 443-462-5330.