What Is a Life Event?

What Is a Life Event?

Life happens and when it does, you should evaluate your benefit elections to make sure they meet the needs of you and your family. This page addresses some common "qualified life events," as defined by the IRS. Click the life event on this page that relates to your situation to learn what benefits are available to you and how they may change, so you can optimize your Robert Half coverage.

A qualified life event allows you to make changes to your benefits, though any changes must be consistent with the event. In most cases, you must make any eligible changes within 30 days of the event.

You can also call HR Solutions at 1.855.744.6947 (1.855.RHI.MYHR).

Marriage / Domestic Partnership

Marriage/Domestic Partnership

Through the EAP, you have support resources to help you adjust to married life and more. Call the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 888.881.5462.

Divorce / Termination of Domestic Partnership / Legal Separation

Divorce/Termination of Domestic Partnership

If you have received a court order for medical coverage or 401(k)/DSSP, or if you have questions, please contact the HR Solutions Center at 1.855.RHI.MYHR (1.855.744.6947).

Birth / Adoption/ Placement for Adoption

Birth/Adoption/Placement for Adoption

Through the EAP, you have access to counseling or assistance as needed. Call the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 888.881.5462.

Dependent Turns Age 26

Dependent Turns Age 26

Loss of Robert Half Coverage Due to a Reduction in Hours

Loss of Robert Half Coverage due to a Reduction in Hours

  • Understand what will happen to your benefits if you're no longer eligible for coverage:
  • The following plans end on the last day of the month in which your employment status change occurs:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Identity protection and legal coverage
  • The following plans end on the date your employment status change occurs:
  • Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
  • Spending accounts (HSA*, FSAs, commuter benefits)
  • Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Universal life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • *Your HSA will be converted to an individual account.

    For details on our benefit plans, reviews this site and refer to your 2024 Benefits Guides.

  • If you continue to work less than 20 hours per week (or 30 hours per week if you’re a Full-Time Engagement Professionals), you may continue to be enrolled in commuter benefits and voluntary insurance products (including supplemental medical insurance, identity protection, legal coverage, pet insurance, auto and home insurance).
  • A COBRA package will be sent to you from Robert Half CO​BRA Service Center. For questions about COBRA coverage, contact the Robert Half CO​BRA Service Center by visiting the CO​BRA Service Center website or calling 833.874.1600.
  • You may also consider other health care options, such as the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace, and Medicare.
  • Submit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims.

New Hire / Turning age 26 / Newly Met Hours Requirement for Robert Half Coverage

Now Eligible for Robert Half Coverage

Leaving the Company

Leaving the Company

Spouse/Domestic Partner Loses Coverage

Spouse/Domestic Partner Loses Other Coverage

Death of Child/Spouse

Death of Child/Spouse

Robert Half provides resources and support to help you during this difficult time, including a Lincoln Beneficiary Guide, which includes help for funeral planning.

Leave of Absence

Leaves of Absence

Spouse / Domestic Partner Gains Other Coverage

Spouse/Domestic Partner Gains Other Coverage