Company Medical and Dental benefits, when does it start?

Question

I have a job but my medical and dental insurance benefits start 6 months after employment. On average, when does it usually start? Do I always need to complete my 6 month probation or do some companies give it to me right off the bat?

Answer 1

Companies all set their own rules on when employees are eligible for benefits. Some are 30 days, 3 months. A few are immediate. There is no rule. I haven't seen too many with a 6 month waiting period but it's not that uncommon. 30 days or 3 months are the most common ones I've seen.

Answer 2

I think with most companies it is usually 90 days after employment starts, but obviously every company has a different way of doing things.