5 CFR 890.1102: Definitions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 5—Administrative Personnel
- CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
- SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS
- PART 890—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM
- Subpart K—Temporary Continuation of Coverage
In this subpart—
Gross misconduct means a flagrant and extreme transgression of law or established rule of action for which an employee is separated and concerning which a judicial or administrative finding of gross misconduct has been made.
Qualifying event means any of the following events that qualify an individual for temporary continuation of coverage under subpart K of this part:
(1) A separation from Government service.
(2) A divorce or annulment.
(3) A change in circumstances that causes an individual to become ineligible to be considered a child who is a covered family member under this part.
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