§ 875.207 - What happens if I am in nonpay status during a special application period?

§ 875.207 What happens if I am in nonpay status during an open seasona special application period?

(a) If you return to a pay status from nonpay status during the open seasona special application period, you have 60 days from the date of your return, or until the end of the open seasonspecial application period, whichever gives you more time, to apply for coverage pursuant to the open season underwriting requirements for Federal civilian or Postal employees and members of the uniformed servicesrules of that special application period.

(b) If you return to pay status from nonpay status within 180 days after the open seasonend of the special application period, you have 60 days from the date of your return to apply for coverage pursuant to the underwriting requirements specified for Federal civilian or Postal employees and members of the uniformed services in the immediately preceding open seasonrules of that special application period.

(c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section apply only when you have been in nonpay status for more than one-half of an open seasona special application period, unless you went into nonpay status for a reason beyond your control.

[87 FR 68598, Nov. 16, 2022]