What options are available to me if I go on a period of leave without pay (LWOP) or other types of non-pay status?

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a) Your commencement of a period of LWOP is a qualifying life event as described in § 892.101. You may change your premium conversion election (waive if you now participate, or participate if you now waive). (b)(1) You may continue your FEHB coverage by agreeing in advance of LWOP to one of the payment options described in paragraph (b)(2), (b)(3), or (b)(4) of this section. (2) (3) (4) (5) If you remain in FEHB upon your return from LWOP, your catch-up premiums and current premiums will be paid at the same time. (c) Your return from LWOP constitutes a qualifying life event as described in § 892.101. You may change your premium conversion election (waive if you now participate, or participate if you now waive). The election you choose upon return from LWOP will apply to your current as well as your catch-up premiums.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 892.211