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Yes. Temporary employees who are not expected to work 130 hours or more per month but complete one year of current continuous employment excluding any break in service of 5 days or less may enroll in FEHB coverage paying both the employee and the government shares of the premium.

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Do the existing coverage rules under 5 USC 8906a (where an employee on a temporary appointment has completed one year of current continuous employment, excluding any break in service of 5 days or less, may enroll paying both the employee and the Government shares of the premium) still apply?