[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2] [Revised as of January 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR870.902] [Page 408-409] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 870--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart I--Assignments of Life Insurance Sec. 870.902 Making an assignment. (a) To assign insurance, an insured individual must complete an approved assignment form. Only the insured individual can make an assignment; no one can assign on behalf of an insured individual. (b) The individual must submit the completed and signed form to the appropriate office indicating the intent [[Page 409]] to irrevocably assign all ownership of the insurance. The form must also be witnessed and signed by 2 people. (1) For employees, the appropriate office is the employing office. (2) For annuitants and compensationers, the appropriate office is OPM. (3) For employees and former employees who have ported Option B coverage, the appropriate office is the Portability Office. [64 FR 72464, Dec. 28, 1999]