{"data":{"id":"us/5-cfr-894.814","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"5 CFR 894.814","heading":"Is a foster child included in the definition of TEI family member?","body":"Generally, a foster child is excluded from coverage as they are not defined to be a TEI family member. However, a pre-adoptive child, adopted child, and an eligible ward in the legal custody of a sponsor, including a foster child who is a ward in the legal custody of a sponsor, are considered TEI family members.","path":["Title 5—Administrative Personnel","CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT","SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS","PART 894—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM","Subpart H—Special Provisions for TRICARE-Eligible Individuals (TEI)"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-5.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:23:53Z","sha256":"3723f5631d9807b97986a3256d4e67aa030897cca81e80309a506f40831dfbcf","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/5-cfr-894.813","next":"us/5-cfr-894.815"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}