Changing from a Spouse Equity enrollment to a TCC enrollment
A former spouse enrolled under the spouse
equity provisions may be able to change to a
TCC enrollment if he or she loses Spouse Equity
eligibility because -
- he or she remarries before reaching age 55,
or
- the court order is changed in such a way that
it is no longer a "qualifying" court order.
A former spouse can change from a spouse
equity to a TCC (temporary continuation of
coverage) enrollment if:
- the loss of Spouse Equity eligibility occurs
during the 36-month period following the
divorce or annulment (or following the
employee's separation if the marriage ended
while the former spouse was covered under a
TCC family enrollment); and
- the divorce or annulment occurred on or after
January 1, 1990.
The former spouse must notify the employing
office within 60 days after eligibility for spouse
equity coverage ends. The employing office
will give the former spouse details about how
to change to a TCC enrollment. The TCC enrollment
cannot continue beyond 36 months after
the divorce or annulment (or the employee's
separation, if applicable).