§894.306. Are foster children eligible as family members?
5 C.F.R. § 894.306
Generally, foster children are eligible for coverage as family members under FEDVIP. However, a foster child is excluded from the definition of a TEI family member, except a foster child who is a ward in the legal custody of a sponsor. A pre-adoptive child and an eligible ward in the legal custody of a sponsor are eligible as TEI family members.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[84 FR 26544, June 7, 2019]
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8962; 5 U.S.C. 8992; Subpart C also issued under section 1 of Pub. L. 110-279, 122 Stat. 2604 (2 U.S.C. 2051); and Sec. 894.601(b) also issued under Pub. L. 116-92, 133 Stat. 1198 (5 U.S.C. 8956 note).
Source
Source: 73 FR 50184, Aug. 26, 2008, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[84 FR 26544, June 7, 2019]