I am an enrollee; if I enroll for self plus one, may I decide which family member to cover?

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Yes, if you enroll for self plus one, you must state at the time you enroll which eligible family member you want to cover under your enrollment.

[73 FR 50184, Aug. 26, 2008, as amended at 88 FR 47746, July 25, 2023]

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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