Employers were required to provide a notice of coverage options by October 1, 2013, to
each employee, regardless of plan enrollment status (if applicable) or ofpart-time or full-time status. Employers are not required to provide a separate notice to dependents or other individuals who are or may become eligible for coverage under the plan but who are not employees. For 2014, the department will consider a notice to be provided at the time of hiring if the notice is provided within 14 days of an employee’s start date. Knox has a certified application counselor on staff to assist you.