Skip to page navigation
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

OPM.gov / Frequently Asked Questions / Retire FAQ / Post-Retirement
Skip to main content

Post-Retirement

Questions and answers

Yes, but not under your family enrollment. There are two possible options for your former spouse to remain enrolled. First, all former spouses are eligible for a Temporary Continuation of Coverage enrollment that lasts for 36 months. Second, a former spouse who is eligible for a monthly court-ordered benefit (either a portion of your monthly benefit or a survivor benefit upon your death) is also eligible for health benefits coverage under the Spouse Equity Act. If your former spouse elects to continue health benefits coverage under either Temporary Continuation of Coverage, or Spouse Equity, they are responsible for the entire health benefits premium – the employee and government share. Please review the health benefits information in the Attorney's Handbook or view additional information about Health Insurance on the OPM website.

Control Panel