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Birth or Adoption

Congratulations! Bringing a new child into the family is an exciting time, and there’s a lot to think about. VMware provides some unique benefits and resources to help you through the process. Here’s a checklist of the benefit changes you might want to consider and some other resources to help you through the process.

• Add, remove or update yourself and eligible dependents in the Medical Plan provided by VMware
• Update your beneficiaries in your Life Insurance plan
• If you are a member, update your beneficiaries in the Employee Association

Time Away

Planning time away from work to care for and bond with your child is an important consideration. In addition to Vacation Time, there are a number of leave options available. Be sure to review the details for eligibility requirements:

• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Personal Leave

Other Resources

• ICAS: Coaching, Therapy, and Work Life Services

ICAS provides emotional wellbeing support for employees and their families, how, when, and where you need it, at no cost to you. With online tools, research-backed therapeutic methods, and top therapists, coaches, and digital tools, you and your family can access an easy-to-use, convenient, and confidential way to get support.

• Rethink

Rethink’s award-winning, research-based program provides support to parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities at no cost to you.