You can make changes to certain benefits within 31 days of your marriage by reporting a Life Event on NetBenefits, otherwise you’ll need to wait until the next annual enrollment period.

In states that recognize common-law marriage, this event may include common-law unions.

By reporting a Life Event you can

• Change or modify your current elections (this includes starting or increasing Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Dependent Daycare FSA (DCFSA) contributions)

• Add your new spouse and/or eligible dependents to coverage under your health and insurance benefits, or

• Choose coverage under your spouse's plans.

Coverage will begin/end in accordance with Northrop Grumman's plan rules. 

Please note, if you add a dependent to coverage, you will be required to provide documentation that proves eligibility for each dependent.

For more information about benefits available during an enrollment window, review the Total Rewards Enrollment video (coming soon) or log-in to NetBenefits.

Changing your name? Moving into a new house? Make sure your name, address, and any other personal information is correct and up to date within Workday. To make changes click "View All Apps" on the Home page, and then click the "Personal Information" application. The Personal Information application appears. Under Change, select "Contact Information". The "My Contact Information" screen appears. To edit your home contact information, select "Edit", then "Change My Home Contact Information".

You also may want to adjust your withholdings on your W4 which can be done through payroll.

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Log-in to NetBenefits to update or add a beneficiary. A beneficiary is the person, trust, or other legal entity named by the participant to receive any benefit provided under the plan upon the participant's death. If you don't name a beneficiary, benefits will be paid out as specified under the terms of your plan.

If you have enrolled dependents, you will be required to complete the dependent verification request. You’ll receive more information on this after you enroll your dependents – watch for an email from Fidelity on documents required.

Need to take some time off for planning, the big day or a honeymoon trip? Make sure you know all the options available to you to take the time away you need.

Paid Time Off (PTO) is an accrued, vested benefit based on your years of service that offers compensation for time taken off from work. Paid Time Off eligibility is subject to applicable collective bargaining agreement(s), if any to all union employees.

Review some of these articles to learn more (you must be on the Northrop Grumman Network to access):

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Your Current PTO Balance

PTO Advances, Donations, and Cash-outs

View Your Used PTO Hours

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Consider checking out the discounts offered on Beneplace for things like honeymoon travel, gifts, and tickets for concerts, sporting events, and theme parks.

Enjoy discounts from national and local partners with the Northrop Grumman Employee Discount Program administered by Beneplace, including: discounts on consumer products, electronic equipment, travel and entertainment, among other products and services.

Register today using your personal or work email address.  Once registered, you will be sent an email to complete the process with a link that will automatically take you to your personalized Beneplace site.  Alternatively, you can also skip the registration, and enter the site in guest mode.

Watch the Beneplace tutorial here to learn more.

Earn an additional $500 for your spouse with the well-being incentive!

If you’re enrolled in a Northrop Grumman Anthem, Kaiser or Cigna Global plan, you're eligible to earn a $500 well-being incentive. If you cover a spouse or domestic partner in your plan, you'll earn an additional incentive if they complete one of the requirements.

Learn more on the Well-Being Incentive Page

The NGCare Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free confidential guidance and mental health support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through NGCare, you and your household members are eligible for eight free counseling sessions per issue each year.

One of the many counseling services offered is premarital counseling, a form of therapy that helps couples prepare for marriage. Talking with a counselor together can help couples strengthen and solidify their bond and ensure that they are ready to commit to marriage.

Your call or online request will be answered by a licensed clinician who will listen to your concerns and if needed, quickly refer you to in-person or telehealth counseling or in the moment support. Call: 800-982-8161 TTY: 800-697-0353

Online: guidanceresources.com (WebID is NGCare) or if you're on the NGC network, you can use the Single Sign On link. App: GuidanceNow Web ID: NGCare

Start planning for your future and establish your long-term financial goals though one of our financial consultation benefits offered:

• Northrop Grumman partners with Fidelity to offer you a complimentary one-on-one consultation or Self-Guided Wellness Check Up.

• Through NGCare’s ComPsych you can also receive a personalized, expert legal and/or financial consultation at no cost for 30-minutes per topic, per year.

If you are enrolled, MetLife’s Group Legal Plan gives you access to the expert guidance and tools you need to handle the broad range of personal legal needs you might face throughout your life. This could be when you’re buying or selling a home, starting a family, dealing with identity theft or caring for aging parents

Check out some of the articles available on NetBenefits about financial benefits of marriage, legal steps to take after the wedding, and money and your relationship.

For the best experience viewing the resources below we strongly recommend logging-in first to NetBenefits.

Our partners at Fidelity offer great articles and resources on Getting Married:

• NetBenefit’s Marriage and Partnering page offers great information and recommendations when it comes to money and your relationship, planning for a wedding, and legal and financial moves after the wedding.

• Fidelity Goal Booster helps you set short-term savings goals, explore products, and start saving today. From first homes to rainy day funds, we're here to help you make it happen.