Birth / Adoption Check List

 Things to Do
Discuss time off needs with your supervisor/manager. Time
Before the child arrives 		More Info  
Apply for Income Protection Plan (IPP) benefits. Time
2 weeks before last work day 		More Info Do It
Enroll, increase or reduce your participation in your Dependent and/or Health Care Reimbursement Accounts. Time
Within 30 days after birth or adoption 		More Info Do It
Medical and dental coverage enrollment for your new child is not automatic. You must enroll your new child to ensure medical and dental coverage. Time
Within 30 days after birth or adoption 		More Info Do It
Call LifeWorks for information on becoming a parent, child care options and adoption. Time
No limit 		More Info Do It
Call your HMO for information about any requirements related to your hospital stay. Time
Within two business days of the birth 		More Info  
You may make changes to your elections for the Pretax Medical/Dental Plan Premium Program by completing a Change in Family Status Form. Time
Within 30 days after birth or adoption 		More Info Do It
You may apply for $10,000 of Group Universal Life insurance for your child, if you and/or your spouse/domestic partner are enrolled. If you are not enrolled, you may enroll now.
Note: Late enrollment is subject to Evidence of Good Health. 		Time
Before the child reaches 90 days of age. 		More Info Do It
Contact the Employee Services Organization or the Income Protection Plan Claims Administrator to report the date of birth and type of delivery. Time
After the birth or adoption 		  Do It
If you are legally adopting a child, apply for the Adoption Assistance $2,500 benefit. Time
Before you go on leave of absence 		More Info Do It
Review your W-4 form election for federal/state/local tax withholding and change if appropriate. Time
No Limit 		More Info Do It
If married, you may compare YourCorp benefit programs and contributions for your new child with those offered through your spouse's employer. Time
No Limit 		   
Ensure that all beneficiary forms are updated with your new child. Time
No Limit 		More Info Do It
Contact your local Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider for assistance with the changes of becoming a parent. Time
No Limit 		More Info Do It
If you are on disability or a leave for more than 90 days, turn in your company car. Contact your fleet department to make the necessary arrangements. Time
Within 90 days of last day worked 		   
If you return to work directly from a disability, make sure you (or your supervisor/manager) enter a Notification of Return to Work. This reinstates regular pay and benefits. Submit your timecard in the pay period you return. Time
When you return 		  Do It
Notify your supervisor/manager and the Employee Services Organization of your expected return to work date. Time
Before you return 		  Do It
You may be eligible to enroll in the Dependent Care and/or Health Care Reimbursement Accounts or wish to change your current deduction amount. Time
Within 30 days of your return from leave 		More Info Do It
If you have been paying directly for Group Universal Life coverage, notify the Program Administrator to resume payroll deductions Time
Within 30 days of your return from leave 		  Do It
If you have been paying directly for Long-term Care coverage, notify the Program Administrator to resume payroll deductions. Time
Within 30 days of your return from leave 		  Do It
Check your Earnings Statement to verify that your benefit elections are correct. Time
No Limit 		  Do It
Review information on the baby gift program. Time
No Limit 		More Info