§ 894.508 When may I increase my type of enrollment?

5 CFR 894.508(a)(a) You may increase your type of enrollment:

5 CFR 894.508(a)(1)(1) during the annual open season; or

5 CFR 894.508(a)(2)(2) If you have a QLE that is consistent with increasing your type of enrollment.

5 CFR 894.508(b)(b) Increasing your type of enrollment means going from:

5 CFR 894.508(b)(1)(1) Self only to self plus one;

5 CFR 894.508(b)(2)(2) Self only to self and family; or

5 CFR 894.508(b)(3)(3) Self plus one to self and family.

5 CFR 894.508(c)(c) You may increase your type of enrollment during the time period beginning 31 days before the QLE and ending 60 days after the QLE.

5 CFR 894.508(d)(d) Your new type of enrollment is effective the 1st day of the pay period following the pay period in which you make the change.

5 CFR 894.508(e)(e) You may not change from one dental or vision plan to another, except as stated in § 894.507.