May I apply as a qualified relative if the person on whom I am basing my eligibility status has died?
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You may not apply as a qualified relative if the workforce member on whom you are basing your qualified relative status died prior to the time you apply for coverage, unless you are receiving a survivor annuity as the spouse or an insurable interest annuity as the domestic partner of a deceased workforce member. In this case, your adult children and your current spouse or domestic partner are also considered to be qualified relatives.
[80 FR 66786, Oct. 30, 2015]
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