In an effort to save money, many employers are now including working spouse provisions in their health plans. Working spouse provisions are directed at employees whose spouse is eligible for employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) through his/her own employer. This provision can be designed one of two ways: either the employer transfers part of the premium cost [...]
Employers will occasionally receive required proof of dependent eligibility documentation from their employees after their dependent eligibility verification audit (DEVA) has already ended and ineligible dependents have been removed from the plan. Employers should develop a strategy for handling this situation prior to beginning a DEVA. Click here to learn more about best practices for [...]
For most employers who have never conducted a dependent eligibility verification audit (DEVA) before, the process typically takes 14 weeks. However, the timeline of the audit can be tailored to suit an employer’s needs, and may be shortened for employers who have conducted audits in the past. Click here for a breakdown of the standard [...]
In general, it’s a good idea for employers to conduct dependent eligibility verification audits (DEVAs) of all plan enrollees every three years. However, to ensure that ineligible dependents aren’t added back onto the plan in the interim, employers should consider conducting ongoing reviews throughout the year. Find out more about follow-up and ongoing audits on [...]
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