Q. For years I’ve heard that any retiree could suspend his Federal Employees Health Benefits enrollment with the option of re-enrolling if needed. Is that true?
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Q. I’m 60 years old with 36 years of service. I got married four years ago. I have not added her to my health plan yet. Can I still add her before I retire?
Q. I had five years of federal service, bought back 10 military years, then quit federal employment at age 40. I’ll apply for a deferred pension at 62. Is there any chance of getting health care under the FEHB program then?
Q. I left federal service in 2006 with 22 years of service and was in FEHB at all times. If I can go back into federal service to regain eligibility for FEHB in retirement, what type of appointment need it be? And is there a minimum time of service before retiring from that reemployment at age 60 or older?
Q. I retired from federal employment and continued my health care coverage, as well as coverage for my husband. My husband is eligible for Medicare next month. Can I drop his health care coverage under my Option C insurance, but keep his life insurance going?
Q. I am retired and receive Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I would like to put my spouse on my insurance as self plus one. I retired under FERS Federal Law Enforcement. Is this possible?
Q. I’m a 20-plus-year employee who left federal service before minimum retirement age. What type of appointment, and for how long, would I need to once again be FEHB eligible?
Q. I am a civilian federal employee and National Guard. I have TRICARE Select pay by myself, but also I want to have FEHB medical insurance. Can you have double coverage?
Q. If you retire in a medical status due to being retired at 100 percent military nonworkable status, how much do you pay for your health insurance with the FEHB?
Q. I have enrolled in GEHA insurance for the first time. I had BC/BS before as a retiree and switched because of cost. Can you tell me if dental is covered by it automatically or is it separate?