Life happens.Here’s what to do next.

Big life changes can come with paperwork, deadlines, and questions. We’re here to make it easier. Find your situation below to access a simple checklist you can print or download, understand what you need to do, and know exactly who to contact for support.

Choose your life event

Each page has the steps, the deadlines, and a checklist you can take with you.

Marriage and Domestic Partnership

Add your spouse or partner, update beneficiaries, and review your coverage together.

Checklist PDF

Divorce

Remove a former spouse, change beneficiaries, and handle coverage for your children.

Checklist PDF

Birth, Adoption, and Family Planning

Add a child, take parental leave, and explore fertility and adoption support.

Checklist PDF

Death of an Associate

Support and next steps for families, plus what managers and HR need to do.

Checklist PDF

Retirement

Plan your timeline, understand your 401(k), and see what coverage continues.

Checklist PDF

Turning 65

How Medicare works alongside your Dollar Tree plan, and when to enroll.

Checklist PDF

Leaves of Absence

Learn how to request a leave of absence, what to expect while you’re away, and how your benefits may be affected during your leave.

Extended Leave checklistMilitary Leave checklist

Moving

Update your address.

Checklist PDF

Change in Spousal Coverage

Adjust your benefit plan when a spouse gains or loses coverage.

Checklist PDF
Contacts, Quick Reference, & Resources Go to directory →

Well-being Resources

Programs available to you and your family, all year — not just at enrollment.

Not sure which one applies to you?

If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one of the life events listed, the Dollar Tree Benefits Team can point you to the right steps.