[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR870.104]

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                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 870_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart A_Administration and General Provisions
 
Sec.  870.104  Incontestability.

    (a) If an individual erroneously becomes insured, the coverage will 
remain in effect if at least 2 years pass before the error is 
discovered, and if the individual has paid applicable premiums during 
that time. This applies to errors discovered on or after October 30, 
1998.
    (b) If an employee is erroneously allowed to continue insurance into 
retirement or compensation, the coverage will remain in effect if at 
least 2 years pass before the error is discovered, and if the annuitant 
or compensationer has paid applicable premiums during that time. This 
applies to such errors discovered on or after October 30, 1998.
    (c) If an individual who is allowed to continue erroneous coverage 
because of incontestability does not want the coverage, he/she may 
cancel the coverage on a prospective basis. There is no refund of 
premiums.

[64 FR 72461, Dec. 28, 1999]

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