[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR48.204]

[Page 240]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
 
PART 48--RETIRED SERVICEMAN'S FAMILY PROTECTION PLAN--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart B--Election of Options
 
Sec. 48.204  Change or revocation of election.

    (a) A change of election is a change in the amount of the annuity or 
annuities under any option, or a change in any option or options 
selected. A revocation is a cancellation of a previous election and 
constitutes a withdrawal from coverage under the Plan.
    (b) A member may change or revoke his election as often as he 
desires prior to the completion of 19 years of service. Such a change or 
revocation must be dated, signed, witnessed, and delivered to 
appropriate service officials, or postmarked not later than midnight on 
the day in which the member completes 19 years of service. The latest 
election, change, or revocation which is submitted in accordance with 
this subsection will be effective at retirement.
    (c) A member who desires to make an election or change or revoke his 
election after he has completed 19 years of service may do so prior to 
his retirement. However, such an election, change or revocation will be 
effective only if at least 2 years elapse between the date of the 
election, change, or revocation and the date of eligibility to receive 
retired pay.
    (d) A revocation will not prohibit the filing of a new election at a 
later date which will become valid under applicable validation 
provisions.
    (e) A member may, on or after November 1, 1968, at any time prior to 
his retirement, change or revoke his election (provided the change does 
not increase the amount of the annuity elected) to reflect a change in 
the marital or dependency status of the member of his family caused by 
death, divorce, annulment, remarriage, or acquisition of a child, if 
such change or revocation is made within 2 years of such change in 
status.
    (f) Notification of a change in family status is not a change of 
election.
    (g) All changes and revocations on file on August 13, 1968, for 
members not entitled to retired pay shall be subject to the provisions 
of this section unless the member makes the application specified in 
Sec. 48.604(d).