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http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp?AnswerId=272

Insurance Programs

New / Prospective Employees

As a Federal employee, you may be able to enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term care insurance. You can find information about each program by clicking on one of the links below. Each section includes common questions to help guide you to the information you need.

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Long Term Care

Are my family members covered?

Answer:

If you are eligible to apply for coverage under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP), your qualified relatives are also eligible to apply for coverage even if you do not apply. Qualified relatives include your spouse, adult children, and parents, parents-in-law and stepparents.

To learn more about qualified relatives, visit the FLTCIP website at www.ltcfeds.com.