NOTE TO EMPLOYERS: The objective of a dependent eligibility audit is to ensure only eligible individuals are enrolled in your plan. A full audit is recommended every two to three years but varies depending on turnover.
Since these audits can be confusing for employees, good communication is key to helping them understand why the audit is happening, who needs to participate, what they need to submit and by when, and most importantly, what the consequences are for not responding. The following letter templates and sample FAQs can be modified and used for this purpose.