Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) is available to (1) employees who lose their Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage because they leave their Federal jobs, (2) children who lose their Federal Employees Health Benefits Program family member status because they become age 22 or marry, and (3) former spouses who lose their Federal Employees Health Benefits Program family member status because of divorce or annulment. Temporary Continuation of Coverage allows former employees to continue their Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage for up to 18 months, and former family members (children and former spouses) to continue Federal Employees Health Benefits Program coverage for up to 36 months.
How do I enroll for Temporary Continuation of Coverage?
You must apply for Temporary Continuation of Coverage within 60 days from the qualifying event. Temporary Continuation of Coverage becomes effective the day after the qualifying event. After your 31-day extension of your group coverage ends, you pay the full premium (the enrollee and Government shares) plus a 2 percent administrative fee. For more information, contact the agency human resources office or, if applicable, the retirement system.