As an active, full-time employee working at least 40 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month, following 60 days of employment.
“Eligible employee” refers to an employee who is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week and is not classified by the employer as a temporary or seasonal employee. It may also refer to an employee who meets minimum levels of eligibility as defined by applicable federal, state, or local legislation.
You may enroll your eligible dependents in the same plans you choose for yourself. Eligible dependents include:
The benefit choices you make when you first become eligible are in effect for the remainder of the plan year. It’s important to review your benefit options and choose the best coverage for you and your family. If you are a newly eligible employee, have transferred from part-time to full-time status, or are an eligible part-time employee, you will receive benefits enrollment information.
You have three opportunities to enroll in or make changes to your benefits:
We understand life changes and so should your benefits. If you experience a qualified life event, you can make changes to your benefits within 60 days of the event.
Examples of Qualifying Life Events:
Keep in mind that you may be required to provide supporting documentation, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate, to prove your dependent’s eligibility. Contact the Big 5 Benefits Department at benefits@big5corp.com within 60 days from the event.
Big 5 Benefits Department
Benefits Enrollment Center
844.396.5948
(M-F, 5 AM – 8 PM PST)