Q: I plan to retire in January 2012 and I have Self-only FEHB. My husband works for the city and has his own health insurance plan. Do I have to put my husband on my FEHB during the 2011 open season (before retiring) or can I add him to my FEHB once he retires, which should be about six years after I retire?
A: You can add him to your plan from 31 days before through 60 days after he loses his coverage or, if he doesn’t lose his coverage, during any open season.
