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1986	Benefits Administration Letter

Number: 96-202	Date: April 18, 1996

SUBJECT: Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance

Revision of SF 2818, Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage

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Date of Revision	The revised form is dated February 1996.

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Purpose of	The form has been revised to include tear-off instructions

Revision	and to provide a copy of the form for both the employing office and the retiring employee. The form has also been revised to require retiring employees to sign and date the section concerning continuation of optional insurance, to explain the effect of having elected a Living Benefit, and to separate out the pre-65 and post-65 premium withholdings.

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When Available	The revised SF 2818 will be ready May 10, 1996, from GSA/FSS using the normal FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP procedures as specified by your agency's procurement or acquisitions office.

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Previous Editions	Previous editions are not usable.

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Stock Number	The National Stock Number (NSN) for the SF 2818 is

7540-01-231-5585.

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Abby L. Block, Chief

Insurance Policy

and Information Division