Enrolling in Benefits

As a new hire, enrolling in benefits is an important step to ensure you have the coverage and support you need. Here’s what you need to know:
  • You have a 30-day window from your hire date to enroll in benefits.
  • If you choose to enroll, your benefits will be effective as of the date that you joined the firm.
If you miss the initial enrollment window, don’t worry! You can still enroll during the next open enrollment period or if you experience a qualifying life event. Keep in mind that different benefits have different eligibility requirements and waiting periods. For example, 401(k) plan requires three months of service with the firm before you can start participating. Refer to your benefits guide for more details or reach out to the Benefits Team for assistance.

Enroll

Enrollment will be completed via the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Dayforce. Everyone must log into Dayforce to elect coverage, as well as update their dependent and beneficiary information. 

Please be sure to add your dependents first prior to electing  your benefit options. Your dependents must be linked to your medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D plans if you have self +1 or family coverage. Beneficiary elections must be linked to your life and/or AD&D plans. 

  1. LOG IN to Dayforce at sso.dayforcehcm.com/steptoe (must be connected to Steptoe’s network)
  2. ADD your personal and dependent information 
  3. SELECT your benefit plans for the coming year 
  4. REVIEW your choices and costs before finalizing 
        Enroll or Make Changes Now!

        Making Changes After Enrollment

        Open enrollment is your yearly chance to review and adjust your benefits. During this period, you typically don’t need to provide any reason for making changes. Once open enrollment ends, you can only modify your benefits if you experience a Qualified Life Event (QLE). Otherwise, you’ll need to wait until the next open enrollment period to make any changes.

        Common Qualified Life Events Include

        • Marriage
        • Welcoming a new child
        • Loss of coverage
        • Leave of absence
        • Loss or change in employment