5 CFR § 894.306 - Are foster children eligible as family members?

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title: "5 CFR § 894.306 - Are foster children eligible as family members?"
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title_name: "Administrative Personnel"
section_number: "894.306"
section_name: "Are foster children eligible as family members?"
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS"
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part_name: "FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM"
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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)."
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# 894.306 Are foster children eligible as family members?

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.*

[84 FR 26544, June 7, 2019]