Qualifying Life Events 101
When an employee has a major life change, like getting married or having a baby, they'll look to you for help with their benefits. But these events often happen outside of open enrollment, and there are strict rules and tight deadlines for making changes. This simple guide breaks down everything you need to know about Qualifying Life Events (QLEs), so you can handle these requests with confidence and ease.

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The Takeaways
- Confidently determine which events qualify as a QLE.
- Understand the most common QLEs, from marriage and birth to loss of other coverage.
- Know what documentation to request from employees to verify their life event.
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