May I apply as a qualified relative if the person on whom I am basing my eligibility status has died?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

You may not apply as a qualified relative if the workforce member on whom you are basing your qualified relative status died prior to the time you apply for coverage, unless you are receiving a survivor annuity as the spouse or an insurable interest annuity as the domestic partner of a deceased workforce member. In this case, your adult children and your current spouse

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 875.208