Purpose The purpose of this Benefits Administration Letter (BAL) is to give you additional information for employees separating for the transition to a new presidential administration.

Background

The Office of Personnel Management's web site contains a guide for agencies to use for both new and separating employees as part of the transition to a new presidential administration (www.opm.gov/transition). This transition guide omitted information on portability of Option B coverage under FEGLI for separating employees.

Additional Information

As explained in BAL 99-210 and in the FEGLI Handbook, employees whose life insurance is terminating due to separation (or completion of 12 months in nonpay status) may port their Option B coverage if they meet the 5-year/all-opportunity requirement. Please make this information available to eligible employees who are separating as part of the transition and to anyone doing transition counseling.

Abby L. Block, Chief Insurance Policy    and Information Division

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