NASAPeople

Gaining a Household Member - Marriage

This checklist is provided as a concise summary of the many actions, forms, contacts, and decisions that you may need to be aware of--as you transition through this "life event". This list has been developed through our many years of assisting employees in similar circumstances. Most of the actions are optional-but worth considering. If you have any questions about special circumstances, suggestions for improvement, or lessons-learned please let us know.

Your Action	By when?	With what?	With who?	Other Information
Change name on Driver's License	Per your state requirements	Department of Public Safety Office	Department of Public Safety
Change name on Social Security card	Per SSA Website	Use form: SS5 Application for a Social Security Card	Social Security Administration	See Social Security website on NEBS Website
Submit name change		Marriage Certificate	Benefits Counselor	You will need to show 2 forms of ID that match exactly
Change name on badge	Per your Center requirements	Two Forms of ID	Center Security Office	You will need to show 2 forms of ID that match exactly
Change name on Government/Personal Passport	Per State Department	Use form: Download form DS-5504	International Travel Office	State Department
Change E-mail address	Per your Center requirements		I/T help desk or I/T support office
Change federal income tax withholding	When desired	Employee Express	Benefits Counselor	IRS website OR Employee Express
Change home address	If needed	Employee Express	Benefits Counselor	Employee Express on NEBS Website
Change health benefits to family coverage--if desired NOTE: If both husband & wife are federal employees, only one may have family coverage.	Within 60 days or during "open season"	Employee Express	Benefits Counselor	See Health Benefits on NEBS Website
Change FEGLI Life Insurance. If you are enrolled in Basic Option, add Option B (1 x your salary for each addition) and Option C - Family Coverage (up to 5x $2,500) (OPTIONAL)	Within 60 days of marriage	Use form: SF 2817 FEGLI Life Insurance Election	Benefits Counselor	See FEGLI on NEBS Website
Change NASA Employees Benefit Association (NEBA) to include coverage for spouse	Within 31 days of marriage	Use online form: NEBA Enrollment	MetLife	See NEBA on NEBS Website
Change designation of beneficiaries	When desired	Use form: SF1152 Unpaid Compensation NEBA Enrollment (online) TSP-3 Thrift Savings Plan SF2808 Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) SF3102 Federal Employees Ret. System (FERS) SF2823 Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Beneficiary Form	Benefits Counselor	See Chapter 16 in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website