How to Evaluate a Hire eForm in Edison
As an Agency Benefits Coordinator (ABC), you may receive an email asking you to evaluate a Hire eForm. This occurs when an employee from your agency is hired by another agency that participates in the State Plan.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Hire eForm
- Open the email from Benefits Administration.
- Click the blue hyperlink at the bottom of the email.
- This will take you to the Evaluate a NP_EPAF Family Form page.
- The eForm ID will automatically populate.
- Click the Search button.
Step 2: Review the Form (Step 1 of 3)
- You will be in view-only mode.
- Review the employee’s personal and job information.
- Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Department Action (Step 2 of 3)
You will now see the Last Day of Coverage requested by the new agency. Based on your review, choose one of the following actions:
Option 1: Agree with the Coverage End Date
- In the Department Action dropdown, select Agree.
- In the Reason Code dropdown, select the appropriate reason (usually X-Benefits Emp Resignation).
- Click Approve.
Option 2: Employee Is Not Leaving Your Agency
- In the Department Action dropdown, select Employee Not Losing Coverage.
- Enter a comment explaining the situation.
- Click Recycle to return the form for correction.
Option 3: Override the Coverage End Date
- In the Department Action dropdown, select Override Last Day of Coverage.
- A date field will appear. Enter the correct Last Day of Coverage.
- In the Reason Code dropdown, select the appropriate reason (usually X-Benefits Emp Resignation).
- Enter a comment.
- Click Approve.
After making your selection, a confirmation message will appear. Click Yes to send the form to the next approver.
Step 4: Final Review (Step 3 of 3)
- No action is required on this step.
- This section is for informational purposes only.
Step 5: Final Confirmation
- You will receive a follow-up email showing the hire date requested and the hire date used by the new agency.
- Click the blue hyperlink in the email.
- Review the actions taken by your agency.
- Click Approve to finalize.
Important Note
Once you complete this process:
- The employee will be automatically terminated in Edison for your agency.
- The employee will become active in the new agency.