Welcoming a new child

Review your options for taking a Leave of Absence to recover from childbirth and/or bond with your new child.

Remember to request your leave through The Larkin Company platform at least 30 days before your due date or placement date.

Welcoming a new child is a qualifying life event, which allows you to make updates to your Illumina benefits. Be sure to make any changes within 60 days of the child’s birth date or the date the child is placed in your home for adoption.

Consider these changes:

• Add your child to your medical, dental or vision coverage
• Update your contributions to your Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA) to reflect expected expenses. If you don’t have a Dependent Care FSA, consider opening one if you will be paying for child care when you return to work

Go to Workday to make your changes. You must provide documentation confirming the effective date of the change. Acceptable documentation for a birth is the hospital birth record showing the baby’s date of birth. For adoption, provide a document showing the placement date.

If you adopted your child, complete the Adoption Assistance Request Form to receive financial support from Illumina (up to $5,000) for eligible expenses. Review the Adoption Assistance Policy for details.

You might need to update your beneficiary information for:

Many discount programs, perks and office amenities are available in most locations. Learn more on the Employee Services Insider Page.

Navigate everyday parenting challenges easily with Cleo, our personalized caregiver support program.

If you need back-up child care — or permanent care — the Bright Horizons Care Advantage™ program can help. Questions? Call 1-877-242-2737.

If you work onsite, you have access to secure and discreet wellness rooms for lactation, which can be booked via your Outlook Calendar.

For help navigating postpartum recovery, relationship changes, parenting challenges, or managing stress, reach out to Lyra for free support, including therapy, coaching, and digital tools.

Go to the Family Support page for more details about these resources and more.