Ask an Expert: Is There a 30-Day Grace Period to Make Changes to Elections in Cafeteria Plans?

Q: We have an employee who wants to make changes to her cafeteria plan election, even though benefits are already effective. Is there a grace period that allows her to change her election? Employers: Don’t make this common cafeteria plan mistake! Once cafeteria plan benefits become effective, the elections are “locked in.” Employees cannot change…