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Death of Your Spouse, Domestic Partner or Child

No one wants to think about the death of a loved one. But it’s important to know how your benefits will be affected should this happen.

Health

Be sure to remove your deceased spouse or child from health, dental and vision benefits to avoid overpaying.

  • Contact MDFCaleres@ceridian.com or call 1-866-279-4357 to request a change and see how it will affect your payroll deductions.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Your expected health and or dependent care costs may decrease with the loss of a spouse or child. You might want to decrease or stop your contributions to your flexible spending accounts.

Time Off

If you have a death in your family, you may need to use the bereavement leave benefit.

Life Insurance

If your spouse or child dies and you elected supplemental life insurance, you’ll need to claim your benefit. Contact MDFCaleres@ceridian.com or call 1-866-279-4357.

401(k)

Losing a family member can change your retirement savings goals. To review your benefits and consider changes, contact Principal or call
1-800-547-7754.

Beneficiary Designations

You may need to update your beneficiary of your life, accidental death or business travel accident insurance. Notify MDFCaleres@ceridian.com, call 1-866-279-4357 or make your beneficiary change through Ceridian Dayforce. To change the beneficiary for your retirement benefits, contact Principal or call 1-800-547-7754.