Health Insurance

Opting into medical insurance includes the following forms of coverage:

Relevant Forms

Form

What is it?

Is it required?

Due Date

New Hire Portal Instructions (PDF)

Use the Portal Instructions to set up your Benefits portal. From there, select/enroll in your medical (which includes prescription and vision coverage) and dental insurance.

 YES

31 Days after your hire date

Opt-Out Affidavit (PDF)

Use this form if you would like to opt out of insurance provided by Kent State. Note, you will need to provide evidence of alternative coverage.

Optional

31 Days after your hire date

Domestic Partner Affidavit (PDF) and supplemental documentation (if applicable)

If you have a domestic partnership and would like to cover your partner, use this form and guidelines.

Optional

31 Days after your hire date

COBRA Acknowledgement Form (PDF)

This is an acknowledgment that if you leave the university, COBRA information will automatically be offered to you. This form does not automatically sign you up for COBRA.

YES

31 Days after your hire date

 

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