You can enroll yourself and your dependent(s) in most full-time benefit plans, but in order to do so, you and your dependent(s) must meet the eligibility requirements outlined on this page. Please note that Michaels conducts an eligibility review of all enrolled dependents, and you will be required to provide further documentation.
Team Member Eligibility
If you’re a full-time Team Member working an average of 30 hours or more per week, your eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Are your hours changing? If you are switching from part-time to full-time status, you can learn more about how this change will impact your benefits here: Employment Status Change.
Dependent Eligibility
To enroll eligible dependent(s), please refer to the information below to confirm their eligibility.
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Your Legal Spouse
A spouse may not enroll in a Michaels medical plan if they have other full-time coverage available through their employer, unless they are enrolled in the Enhanced PPO plan.
A spouse who is retired, self-employed, or on Medicaid/Medicare is eligible for ALL Michaels medical plans.
Domestic Partner/Domestic Partner Children
A domestic partner may not enroll in a Michaels medical plan if they have other full-time coverage available through their employer, unless they are enrolled in the Enhanced PPO plan.
A domestic partner who is retired, self-employed or on Medicaid/Medicare is eligible for ALL Michaels medical plans.
For more information, please refer to the information below.
Important Notes:
- You are required to pay taxes on the value of domestic partner benefits.
- Your domestic partner’s child(ren) can only be enrolled if your domestic partner is also enrolled in Michaels benefits.
Children of Any Age who are Physically or Mentally Unable to Care for Themselves
You may be asked to provide proof of your child’s disability.
Children Under 26 Years of Age
Coverage is available for children under 26 years of age if they are your natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children, foster children, or children for whom you have legal custody or court-appointed guardianship.
Dependent Eligibility Verification
You will receive instructions from iVerifyPro regarding how to verify the eligibility of your dependent(s) to participate in our benefit plans. As part of the verification process, you will be asked to provide documentation for your new dependent(s), such as a birth certificate, court order, or marriage license.
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You can enroll in part-time benefits whenever you’re ready! The How to Enroll page explains in more detail how to complete online enrollment.
Are your hours changing? If you are switching from full-time to part-time status, you can learn more about how this change will impact your benefits here: Employment Status Change.