Life Changes

You can modify your dependents and benefits annually during open enrollment or if you have an eligible life event.

The Internal Revenue Service rules allow you to make enrollment changes when unforeseen life event circumstances occur between open enrollment periods. Note that special enrollment only applies to enrollment changes. You can change your medical plan choice only during open enrollment.

Life Changes Include:

Marriage
Divorce or legal separation
Birth of a child
Legal adoption or placement of a child
Death of a spouse or a child
Beginning or loss of spouse’s employment and benefits

Involuntary loss of outside coverage
Open enrollment at spouse’s employment
Judgment, decree or court order for coverage
Loss of eligibility – Medicaid/CHIP

Don't Delay

While you have 30 days following the date of the event to make changes, any difference in insurance premiums will be reflected on your paycheck following approval of the event.

Log into WorkDay with your eID and password. Call the Help Desk if you need assistance with logging in – Helpdesk@gfs.com or 1-800-968-4369 or ext. 77800
To locate step-by-step instructions with screenshots, visit the Workday Training Hub and select your benefit event.
Have your supporting documentation ready so you can submit your changes. Example – marriage certificate, loss of coverage proof, birth record/certificate, etc.
Please contact your Human Resources Department or the Gordon Food Service Benefits Customer Service Line at 616-717-6800 x76800 if you have any questions regarding this process.