Employee and Retiree Service Center → Employees → Life Events → Marriage
Marriage Checklist
Congratulations on your marriage! As a result of your marriage, there may be actions you will want to take to update your personal and financial records. To assist you, the staff of the Employee Service Center has compiled this list of actions you may want to consider. All items listed may not pertain to your individual situation, nor may all actions you should consider be included.
Please keep copies of any confirmation emails you receive or forms you submit for your personal records. Feel free to call us at 240-740-8100 if you have questions or require assistance.
Note: Log in to Hub+, select the Me tab, then select the Benefits tile. Next, select the Report A Life Event tile, and select Marriage. Add your new dependent under People To Cover and click Continue. You will need to click Edit on each level of coverage (Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision) and click the editing tool (pencil icon) to Add your spouse to your health coverage.
You will also use Hub+ to submit a copy of your marriage certificate and your spouse’s Social Security card. To do so, select the Me tab, and select the Benefits tile. Next, select the Document Record tile. Click the Add button to upload your documentation. Each document should be uploaded separately for each dependent you are adding.
Change of Name, Address, and Phone Number
Log in to Hub+, select the Me tab, then select the Personal Information tile.
To change your name, select the Personal Details tab. Under Name, click the editing tool (pencil icon) and change your name in the spaces provided. Attach a copy of your marriage certificate at the bottom of the screen. Click Submit when you are finished.
To change your address and phone number, select the Contact Info tile. Under Communication, click the editing tool to update your phone number. The editing tool under Address will allow you to update your address. Be sure to click Submit when finished.
Income Tax Withholding
To Adjust Your Income Tax Withholding, log in to Hub+, select the Me tab, then select the Direct Deposit and W4 tile.
Under the Federal tab, select the editing tool (pencil icon). Follow the on-screen instructions to make your changes. Be sure to click Submit when you are finished.
Note: Changing an address does not change state and local jurisdictions for income tax withholding. You may also want to examine your dependents and filing status.
Direct Deposit Account(s)
Log in to Hub+, select the Me tab, then select the Direct Deposit and W4 tile, followed by the Tax Withholding tile.
To add an account, click the +Add button. Fill in the form and click Create when you are finished.
To change an existing account, select the editing tool (pencil icon), make your changes, and click Update when finished.
Health Insurance
To add your spouse and any new dependents.
Visit Hub+, select the Me tab, then select the Benefits tile. Next, select the Report A Life Event tile, and select Marriage. Add your new dependent under People To Cover and click Continue. You will need to click Edit on each level of coverage (Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Vision) and click the editing tool (pencil icon) to Add your spouse to your health coverage.
Note: Enrollment is required within 30 days of marriage or during the next Open Enrollment period. You should receive your updated identification cards within 15 business days by US postal mail directly from the healthcare vendors.
Update Life Insurance Beneficiary
To make changes to your life insurance beneficiaries, log in to Hub+. Select the Me tab, then select the Benefits tile. Next, select the Add Dependents or Life Insurance Beneficiary(ies) tile. If your dependents are not already added, select Add to add them. Click back to return to the Benefits tile. Select the Designate Life Insurance Beneficiary(ies) tile, then the editing tool (pencil icon) to edit and list your beneficiaries.
Add Optional Dependent Life for New Dependents
To add a dependent(s) to your Optional Dependent life insurance, log in to Hub+. Select the Me tab, then select the Benefits tile. Next, select the Report A Life Event tile, followed by Marriage. Add your new dependent under People to Cover and click Continue. Select the editing tool (pencil icon) to enroll your dependent.
Note: Enrollment is required within 30 days of marriage, or during the next Open Enrollment period subject to evidence of insurability.
Enroll in a Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care or Medical Expenses
Visit Hub+, select the Me tab, then select the Benefits tile. Next, select the Report a Life Event tile, followed by Marriage. Add your new dependent under People to Cover and click Continue. Click Edit on Medical FSA and/or Dependent Care FSA account. Next, select the editing tool (pencil icon) to enroll your dependent.
Note: MUST BE DONE WITHIN 30 days of marriage. Cannot be used for expenses incurred prior to first contribution date.
Update Retirement System Beneficiary: State/County
Complete MCPS Form 455-5, Designation of Beneficiary/Beneficiaries for the County and Form MSR004 for the State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland
Send both forms to the Employee and Retiree Service Center.
Update 403(b) and/or 457(b) Beneficiaries with Fidelity Investments
Log in to www.NetBenefits.com/mcps or contact Fidelity at 1-800-343-0860.
Association: (Union)
MCPS will automatically notify the association of any change of personal information.
Note: No action by you is required.
MCPS Identification Card
Contact MCPS Security Office
Parking Registration
If your work location requires parking stickers, contact your work location to provide change of personal information.
Email Name
Contact Help Desk 240-740-9000.
Note: Name must be changed in the Shared Services Center records first. ID doesn't change, just name as it appears on mail.
Other
Change name on personal accounts: bank, investment, credit cards, Social Security, driver's license, voter registration, etc.