DID YOU KNOW? It is Kern County’s responsibility to process eligibility documents received in a timely manner and adhere to rules established by the Plan Document, the Procedures Manual, and policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors. However, it is the employees’ responsibility to notify Kern County Health & Wellness of any changes in eligibility for themselves or their dependents. Here are a few reminders: Marriage. You have 30 days to add a new spouse to your health plans. Divorce. Ex-spouses are not eligible and must be removed from coverage immediately upon the date the judgment indicates the divorce is final. An employee will be liable for any benefits paid to an ineligible person. The Plan has the right to offset the amounts paid against the participant’s future medical benefits. Newborn children. You have 60 days to add a newborn onto your health plans. We strongly recommend you add your newborn as soon as possible, as claims can not be paid until your newborn is added to your health plans. Child reaches the age of 26 years. Your child will be automatically removed from your health plan on the last day of the month of their 26th birthday. Employees who have disabled dependents age 26 or older are responsible for submitting periodic certifications of their dependent’s status and other documentation as requested by Kern County Health & Wellness. Failure to timely submit the documentation will cause coverage to be retroactively canceled for the dependent(s). An overage disabled dependent cannot be re-enrolled at a future date if removed from the plan at any time. Please review the Health Benefits Eligibility Policy for additional permitting events and for the required supporting documentation needed. Standard U.S. Postage PAID Yakima, WA Permit No. 157 KERN LEGACY HEALTH PLANS 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 A LEGACY OF GOOD HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and members of KERN LEGACY HEALTH PLANS, 1115 Truxtun Ave., First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301, telephone 661-868-3182. Information in A LEGACY OF GOOD HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Kern Legacy Health Plans Important benefit reminders Dependents who become ineligible must be removed by the employee to avoid incurring a financial obligation for benefits received by an ineligible dependent. Failure to comply with your obligations may result in your spouse and/or dependent to lose the right to obtain COBRA continuation coverage. For questions regarding COBRA or eligibility, call the customer service number on the back of your ID card or visit www.kerncountyhealthbenefits.com.
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