Ordinarily, we will accept an annuitant's statement regarding status under FEHBA.
However, where the employment on which the annuity is based ended after 2/15/65, verify
any statement that the annuitant could not be covered under the 1959 Act if:
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1.
there was more than 12 years employment or the retirement was for disability; and
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2.
the employment was not one of the types listed in HI 00801.076A. or B. which is excluded from FEHBA coverage; and
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there was an annuity immediately payable upon termination of the employment which
was sufficient to cover the cost of the premium.
If the above conditions exist, have the individual contact the agency (in most cases
this will be the U.S. Civil Service Commission, Washington, D.C. 20415, or the Bureau
of Employees Compensation, Washington, D.C. 20211) from which one receives annuity.
The individual should request a letter showing whether or not they could have been
covered under FEHBA had they or spouse enrolled. Advise the individual to include
the annuity number in any correspondence. A copy of the agency's letter should be
included in file.