Ineligibility for a survivor benefit also generally means ineligibility for continued Federal Employees
Health Benefits coverage for your survivor after your death.
If you postpone the beginning date of your annuity, you will be eligible to temporarily continue
your health benefits coverage for 18 months from the date of separation from your employing agency; however, you must contact your agency within 60 days and pay the total premium, plus a 2 % administrative charge.
Of course, depending on the situation, it's also important to inform laid - off employees about their legal right to file an unemployment claim, as well as continue
any health benefits coverage through COBRA.
If you postpone the beginning date of your annuity, you will be eligible to temporarily continue
your health benefits coverage for 18 months from the date of separation from your employing agency; however, you must contact your agency within 60 days and pay the total premium, plus a 2 % administrative charge.