Newly eligible employees have 30 days after their initial eligibility date to enroll and will not be required to answer health questions. If you do not enroll during your initial 30-day eligibility enrollment period, you must wait until the Annual Enrollment period, or when you experience a special qualifying event. Then, if you decide to enroll, you will have to answer questions about your health.
Additional FAQs can be found on the disability microsite at: https://www.metlife.com/info/stateoftn/disability/state/benefits/faq/