CFR

875.405—If I marry, may my new spouse apply for coverage?

(a) (1) If you are an active workforce member and you have married, your spouse is eligible to submit an application for coverage under this section within 60 days from the date of your marriage and will be subject to the underwriting requirements in force for the spouses of active workforce members during the most recent open season. You, however, are not eligible for abbreviated underwriting because of your marriage. You may apply for coverage along with your spouse, but full underwriting will be required for you.

(2) After 60 days, your spouse may still apply for coverage but will be subject to full underwriting. Your new qualified relatives (such as parents-in-law) may apply for coverage with full underwriting at any time following the marriage.

(b) The new spouse and other qualified relatives of an annuitant or retired member of the uniformed services may apply for coverage with full underwriting at any time following the marriage.

Code of Federal Regulations

[68 FR 5534, Feb. 4, 2003, as amended at 72 FR 12037, Mar. 15, 2007]

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