New Hire Benefits Law Effective July 1, 2024

The GIC made a significant change to its rules so that insurance benefits for newly hired GIC-eligible employees take effect much sooner after their hire than has been true in the past.

Through this new rule, which took effect on July 1, 2024, coverage for new employees and their dependents will be effective on the first day of the month following their hire date or, if the start date is the first of the month, benefits will be effective immediately.

This exciting change impacts future new hires as well as all agencies and entities offering benefits through the GIC. Reducing the extended waiting period for insurance eligibility  greatly benefits new employees and enhances the lives of those employees by ensuring quicker access to essential benefits and fostering a more supportive work environment.

• The following pages for each GIC coordinator type (HR/CMS, Municipal, and Offline) are to further inform and instruct coordinators and organizations of any further action necessary to continue implementing this important change, including tools and resources, training opportunities, and more.

HR/CMS Coordinators  Municipal Coordinators  Offline Coordinators