• Qualifying Events
    for Benefits Enrollment & Changes

    IRS rules state that benefit selections may only be changed when an employee experiences a qualifying event or during the Annual Open Enrollment period. The employee must complete an online enrollment via PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service (ESS) and upload the appropriate required documentation. The change must be consistent with the event.

    Employees who experience a qualifying event must complete their benefits changes within 31-calendar days* from the date of the qualifying event.

    • Examples of qualifying events and required documentation can be found at the bottom of this webpage.


    * Unless otherwise indicated

  • Benefits Enrollment & Changes Webpage: /Page/7324

    General Instructions - Enroll/Change Benefits Due to a Qualifying Event:

      1. Log into PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service (ESS):
      2. Click on the Benefits Information panel.
      3. On the left-hand side of the screen, click Life Events.
      4. Select the radio button next to the qualifying event.
        • If your qualifying event is not listed in ESS, email the PPS Benefits Team at benefits@pps.net for further instructions.
      5. Follow the prompts on the screen to upload and submit the required documentation for your qualifying event.
      6. The PPS Benefits Team will then review your document.
      7. Once your document has been approved by the PPS Benefits Team, you will receive an email notification.
        • If you do not receive the email notification that your document has been approved within 2 business days of uploading your document(s), contact the PPS Benefits Team at benefits@pps.net.
      8. After receiving the notification email, log back into ESS and go to the Benefits Information panel.
      9. On the left-hand side of the screen, click Benefits Enrollment.
      10. Under the Open Benefits Events section, you should see your qualifying event.  Click the Select button next to the qualifying event.
      11. Follow the prompts on the screen to enroll or make changes to your PPS benefits.

    PeopleSoft ESS Login Issues?  Contact PPS IT Service Desk at 503-916-3375

    Benefits Enrollment Technical Issues in PeopleSoft ESS?  Contact the PPS Benefits Team at benefits@pps.net

Examples of Qualifying Events & Required Documentation

  • Unsure if an event qualifies for enrolling in or making changes to your PPS benefits?  Contact the PPS Benefits Team at benefits@pps.net.