Eligibility

Associates

Non-Union Associates

Your benefits eligibility depends on whether you’re a full-time or part-time associate.

• Full-time associates: You are eligible for UNFI’s Full Benefits package on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Part-time associates: You are eligible for UNFI’s Full Benefits package on the 1st day of the 14th month following your date of hire, if you’re working an average of over 30 hours per week (over first 12 months of employment).

Union Associates

Benefits eligibility for union-represented associates may differ across work groups based on the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. Refer to the eligibility rules for your work group.

Eligible Dependents

In general, eligible dependents include your:

• Spouse
• Domestic partner, same-sex or different-sex, who meets specified eligibility requirements. Depending on your individual situation, your domestic partner may qualify as either a tax-dependent or a non-tax dependent
• Children under age 26, including:
  • ­biological or legally adopted children
  • ­child placed with you for adoption
  • ­stepchildren
  • ­child for whom you have legal custody
  • ­foster children living with you (not eligible under all plans)
  • ­domestic partner’s children (must qualify as your tax dependent)

If you have an adult dependent child age 26 or over who is physically or mentally incapable of self-support, they may still be eligible for coverage, provided certain conditions are met.

Dependent Verification

When you enroll dependents in the medical, dental and/or vision programs for the first time, you must provide documentation verifying your dependents’ eligibility within 45 days.

Important! Newly added dependents will be considered “pending” until verified. If verification is not completed, your dependent will not be added to coverage.

Certify your spouse’s medical coverage.

If your spouse does not have access to other employer medical coverage, or has enrolled in their employer’s plan, complete the spousal surcharge certification to avoid the default surcharge.