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Post-Retirement

Questions and answers

You lose eligibility for health benefits coverage with OPM for all periods in which you are not entitled to survivor benefits.  You may qualify for temporary health benefits coverage that requires that you pay the premiums directly.  Please contact OPM's Health Benefits Unit at 202-606-5148.

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