A dependent's permanent move outside of the United States is considered a qualifying life event and may allow the dependent to be removed from Teachers Health Trust (THT) coverage. To request the removal, the member must submit a life event through the THT Member Portal and provide documentation showing when the dependent left the United States. Once approved, the dependent's coverage will terminate at the end of the month in which they departed the United States. Members must submit this life event within 60 days of the dependent's departure.
Supporting documentation must be provided to verify both the dependent relationship and the dependent's arrival date.
Acceptable documents may include:
Form I-94
Boarding Pass
Travel Itinerary
Steps to Complete
Log in to the THT Member Portal
Navigate to the Covered Members section and select Delete Dependent
Select My dependent(s) moved to the US.
Enter the date they moved to the US
Upload the Form I-94, Boarding Pass, or Travel Itinerary
Optional - If you would like to change your medical, dental, or vision plans, you may do so now.
Select which dependents should be removed.
Submit the life event request for review
Processing Timeline
Most life events are processed within 2-3 business days.
Members will receive a determination letter once the request has been processed.
If the request is approved, the dependent(s) will generally be removed in the THT systems within 24–72 hours, and replacement ID cards will be mailed to the member's address on file within 2–4 weeks.
Premiums After a Qualifying Life Event (QLE)
Submitting a QLE might affect your premium and result in overpaid premiums. For information on how any refunds are issued, visit the article on premium refunds.