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Separating From Your Partner

Here you’ll find Northrop Grumman benefits and resources to consider as you navigate this difficult time.

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If you are divorced or your marriage is annulled, you must drop coverage for your ex-spouse and their child(ren) from your benefits. You may also start coverage for yourself and your dependents if you or your eligible dependent children have lost coverage as a result of a divorce or annulment.

You have 31 days from the date  of the divorce to report a Life Event on NetBenefits to in order to make changes to certain benefits. If you make this change after 31 days, you can only drop coverage for your ex-spouse and stepchildren. You cannot make any other benefit changes until annual enrollment.

Your eligible dependent(s) previously covered by Northrop Grumman programs and affected by the divorce will receive information in the mail on how they can continue benefit coverage under COBRA.

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.

The end of a relationship can bring on many different emotions. Whether it was your decisions, someone else’s or the decision was mutual, the aftermath can be equally challenging. Taking the time to grieve and recover properly and learning ways to manage your feelings can make all the difference.

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. Examples of issues include, but are not limited to: marital, relationship or family counseling; stress, anxiety and depression; grief and loss; and job pressures or substance use.

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

Northrop Grumman’s benefits allow you access to a legal advisor when you need it.

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

    • Call: 800.982.8161 TTY: 800.697.0353 or log-on to the website (requires creating a username/password and using the Web ID: NGCare)

  • 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.

Make sure your name, address, and any other personal information is correct and up to date in Workday in case we need to communicate with you during the process. To make changes click "View All Apps" on the Home page, and then click the "Personal Information" application. Under Change, select "Contact Information". On the "My Contact Information" screen you can update your information by selecting "Edit", then the item you wish you change.

Links will only work when connected to the Northrop Grumman Internal Network

NortonLifeLock combines identity theft protection with device security to secure your personal information. 

View the NortonLifeLock Brochure for more information.

You can enroll for coverage for you and your family at any time. The premium payments are automatically deducted from your paycheck.

Once enrolled, Information on how to set up your account can be found in myWork/Life, Additional Benefits

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 considerations when going through a divorce. 

  • How to prepare
  • How to divide assets
  • How to maintain self-care and family-care
  • How to rebuild