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Insurance Benefits

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Yes you may. During the annual Federal Benefits Open Season (mid-November through mid-December) you may change plans, options, or type of enrollment (Self Only, Self Plus One or Self and Family). You also may make a change upon experiencing an FEHB-specific Qualifying Life Event (QLE).

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Insurance Benefits

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I married my same-sex partner in Nov. 2014. I will be retiring in April of 2018. Can I wait until the open season in Nov. 2018 and add him to my Federal Health Insurance policy at that time?