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The document is a confirmation form from the United States Office of Personnel Management regarding the cancellation or suspension of enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) for CSRS and FERS annuitants. It outlines the procedures and implications for annuitants wishing to cancel or suspend their health benefits, including eligibility for reenrollment and necessary documentation required for different scenarios such as coverage under a family member's plan, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE, Medicaid, or other state-sponsored programs.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering your claim number and the date at the top of the form. This information is crucial for processing your request.
Select the appropriate block (A, B, C, D, or E) that describes your reason for cancelling or suspending your FEHBP enrollment. Ensure you read the descriptions carefully to understand the implications.
If you selected block A, provide your spouse's name and claim number. Attach a copy of their SF 2809 form if applicable.
For blocks C, D, and E, ensure you attach any required documentation that proves your eligibility for Medicare Advantage plans or other programs mentioned.
Sign and date the form at the bottom. Include your daytime telephone number for any follow-up questions.

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What is the 5 year rule for FEHB retirement?

By law (5 U.S. Code 8905(b), you can continue your coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program in retirement if you have been enrolled continuously in the program for either the five years immediately preceding retirement or since your first opportunity to enroll in it.

What is the 5 year rule for federal employees?

You need to be enrolled in FEHB for five years before you retire, or for the entire time for which you were eligible to be enrolled, and retire on an immediate annuity to be eligible to continue coverage into retirement.

Can I retire after 5 years of federal service if I?

Under FERS, an employee who meets one of the following age and service requirements is entitled to an immediate retirement benefit: age 62 with five years of service, 60 with 20, minimum retirement age (MRA) with 30 or MRA with 10 (but with reduced benefits).

What are the survivor annuity benefits for OPM?

An employees surviving spouse receives 55 percent of the higher of: An annuity computed under the formula based on the employees service, salary, and sick leave. Refer to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) Computation for information about the computation of an employees annuity.

What is the 5 year rule for OPM?

As soon as we are notified of your death, we will stop your annuity payments and send an Application for Death Benefits to the person(s) who appears to be entitled to death benefits. If Federal Employees Group Life Insurance is payable, we also will send an application for the benefit.

How to fill out OPM form ri 79 9?

Obtain the OPM RI 79-9 form from the official OPM website or your HR department. Fill out the personal information section with your name, contact information, and social security number. Complete the employment history section, providing details of previous jobs, including dates and job titles.

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