5 CFR 839.1111 - If I elect to change my retirement coverage under the FERCCA, can I change the election I originally made at retirement for survivor benefits?

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Title 5 - Administrative Personnel last revised: Feb 13, 2025

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§ 839.1111 - If I elect to change my retirement coverage under the FERCCA, can I change the election I originally made at retirement for survivor benefits?

(a) Yes, if you elect to change your retirement coverage under the FERCCA, you will have an opportunity to change the election you made for survivor benefits.

(b) If you elect less than the maximum survivor benefit, your spouse's consent is necessary in accordance with § 831.614 or § 842.603(a)(1) of this chapter, as applicable.

authority: Title II, Pub. L. 106-265, 114 Stat. 770

source: 66 FR 15609, Mar. 19, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 5 CFR 839.1111