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OPM.gov / Frequently Asked Questions / Retire FAQ / Post-Retirement
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Post-Retirement

Questions and answers

You are no longer an eligible family member—

  • When a divorce or annulment becomes final;
  • If you are a child who reaches age 26 (unless determined to be incapable of self-support);
  • A foster child marries or stops living with the enrollee in a regular parent-child relationship; or
  • A stepchild no longer meets requirements for coverage.
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