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Death of Immediate Family Member

When a family member passes away, it can be a difficult and stressful time for you and your family. The University is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones navigate through this difficult time.

Take Time Off

Notify your superior about the time off you need.

Dependents Covered Under Miami Benefits

  • If covered by voluntary life that you elected, contact the Benefits office at 513-529-3926 to begin the claim process.
  • If covered under health, dental, vision, life or accidental death insurance, you can update coverage in Workday.

Benefits Changes in Workday

With Miami’s transition to Workday, all benefits changes are now able to be input by the employee. Qualifying life events—such as marriage, birth, adoption, or a change in insurance coverage—are instances when you may update your benefits.

Questions about changing your benefits in Workday can be directed to benefits@miamioh.edu.

Before You Begin

Depending on your qualifying life event, you will need to submit appropriate documentation to Workday (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.). It is a good idea to have a digital version of this prepared in advance.

Step One

From your Workday home screen, select 'Benefits and Pay' from your apps (accessible by selecting 'Menu').

Step Two

In 'Benefits and Pay', select 'Change Benefits' at the top. You will then be prompted to select your change reason.

Step Three

Continue to fill in information and submit as prompted. You will be taken to a page that allows you to edit your Benefits. Once you submit this, you will have done all you need to do.

Contact the Benefits department at benefits@miamioh.edu with any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to submit a copy of the death certificate?

Not to Miami. If you had life insurance coverage for the dependent, once the Benefits office submits the claim, you will be contacted by Liberty Mutual to submit an original death certificate to them.

Do I need to contact the health, dental and vision providers of the death?

No, the Benefits office will do that.

What if my dependent was listed as beneficiary for my retirement?

Contact OPERS at 800-222-7377 or STRS at 888-227-7877 to change your beneficiary with them.

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