Name Change

When you have a name change, there are a variety of updates you may need to consider.  

Name/Address Changes

Most name or address changes can be completed online. For complete instructions log onto WorkLion.

Due to Marriage

Benefit Changes

You may want to add your spouse to the University's health care, vision, or dental plans within WorkLion. You may also want to change your life insurance beneficiary, which can also be completed through WorkLion. If you need to updated retirement plan beneficiary information, you will need to do so directly with SERS or TIAA. If you also need to change your participation, or deductions for, flexible spending accounts (FSA), those election changes will be made within WorkLion. Some benefits require that you add your partner within 31 days to avoid waiting periods for coverage.

Educational Privileges

The tuition discount is available to your spouse immediately for faculty and staff; or after you have worked full-time for the University for at least two years for Teamsters' Local 8 members. Please be aware that you MUST complete a new Grant-In-Aid form prior to EACH semester or summer session in which the Grant-in-Aid is to be applied. Grant-In-Aid will not be applied retroactively to previous semesters.

You are able to access the Grant-In-Aid application within WorkLion by accessing the Benefits application from your home page, and then clicking the Request Dependent Grant-in-Aid box under the External Links section.

Due to Divorce

Benefit Changes

You may need to enroll in a University sponsored medical, vision, or dental plan. If you are already enrolled in one of these plans, you may need to remove dependents from your plan within WorkLion. You may also want to change your life insurance beneficiary, which can also be completed through WorkLion. If you need to updated retirement plan beneficiary information, you will need to do so directly with SERS or TIAA. If you also need to change your participation, or deductions for, flexible spending accounts (FSA), those election changes will be made within WorkLion. Some benefits require that you add your partner within 31 days to avoid waiting periods for coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP is available to provide free and confidential counseling on a wide variety of topics to help you adjust to life changes.