Current through September 30, 2024
Section 894.805 - I am not a TEI-D or TEI-V, but I am a sponsor. Am I eligible to cover my TEI family members?(a)FEDVIP dental plan.(1) No, a sponsor must be both a TEI-D and an enrollee, in order to cover TEI family members in a FEDVIP dental plan.(2) However, a TEI certifying family member may enroll and cover TEI family members in a FEDVIP dental plan if the sponsor described at § 894.804 is a retiree or Retired Reserve Member who is a TEI-D, but who is not enrolled and the retiree or Retired Reserve Member: (i) Receives VA dental services;(ii) Has employer-sponsored dental coverage without a family coverage option; or(iii) Has a medical or dental condition that prevents him or her from obtaining dental benefits. See§ 894.309 .(b)FEDVIP vision plan.(1) No, a sponsor must be both a TEI-V and an enrollee in order to enroll and cover TEI family members in his or her FEDVIP vision plan.(2) However, a TEI certifying family member may enroll TEI family members. A uniformed services member (active or Reserve Component) on active duty for more than 30 days described in § 894.804(c)(4) is not a TEI-V and is not eligible to enroll and cover TEI family members. See§ 894.309 .