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  • Are my children eligible for TCC after they lose coverage under my spouse equity enrollment? View more
    No.  Only the children covered under the enrollment of an employee, former employee, or annuitant are eligible for TCC. If your child loses coverage under you spouse equity enrollment, he/she: • gets a 31-day extension of coverage, and • may convert to an individual contract offered by your health benefits plan, unless he/she loses coverage because you canceled your enrollment or didn’t pay your premiums.
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  • How long can I keep my spouse equity coverage? View more
    You can keep your spouse equity coverage indefinitely if you pay your premiums on time, don’t remarry before age 55, and don’t lose your entitlement to an annuity or survivor annuity.
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  • I’m not eligible for spouse equity. Can I be covered through TCC? View more
    Yes, if: • you were covered as a family member under the Federal employee or annuitant’s enrollment at some time during the 18 months before your divorce or annulment, and • you or your former spouse notify the employing office within the required time limit that you want TCC.
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  • How long can I keep my TCC coverage? View more
    Generally, your coverage continues for 36 months from the date of your divorce or annulment, as long as you pay your premiums on time.  After your TCC enrollment ends: • you get a 31-day extension of coverage, and • you may convert to an individual contract offered by your health benefits plan, unless you lose coverage because you canceled your enrollment or didn’t pay your premiums.
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