Election procedures.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) The insured individual must request information on Living Benefits and an application form directly from OFEGLI. (b)(1) The insured individual must complete the first part of the application and have his or her physician complete the second part. The completed application must be submitted directly to OFEGLI. (2) Another person may apply for a Living Benefit on the insured individual's behalf if all of the following conditions are met: (i) The insured's physician must certify that the insured individual is physically or mentally incapable of making an election; (ii) The applicant must have power of attorney or a court order authorizing him or her to elect a Living Benefit on the insured individual's behalf; (iii) The applicant must place his or her own signature on the application and attach it to a true and correct copy of the power of attorney or court order authorizing the applicant to (iv) The applicant must either be the insured individual's sole beneficiary or attach a true and correct copy of each beneficiary's written and signed consent. (c)(1) OFEGLI reviews the application, obtains certification from the insured's employing office regarding the amount of insurance and the absence of an assignment, and determines whether the individual meets the requirements to elect a Living Benefit. (2) If OFEGLI needs additional information, it will contact the insured or the insured's physician. (3) Under certain circumstances, OFEGLI may require a medical examination before

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 870.1103