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If you Lose A Household Member- Dependent Child Getting Married

This checklist is provided as a concise summary of the many actions, forms, contacts, and decisions that you may need to be aware of--as you transition through this "life event". This list has been developed through our many years of assisting employees in similar circumstances. Most of the actions are optional-but worth considering. If you have any questions about special circumstances, suggestions for improvement, or lessons-learned please let us know.

Your Action...	By when?	With what?	With who?	Other Information
Change health benefits to self only coverage--if no other eligible family members OR drop child from family plan	Upon marriage	Use form: SF 2809, Health Benefits Registration	Benefits Counselor	See Health Benefits on NEBS Website
Change Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). You may need to drop Option C - Family coverage--if no other eligible family members	Upon marriage	Use form: SF2817 FEGLI Life Insurance Election (PDF)	Benefits Counselor	See FEGLI on NEBS Website
Drop child off of NASA Employees Benefit Association (NEBA) Life Insurance	Upon marriage	Use MetLife online form: NEBA Enrollment	Benefits Counselor	See NEBA on NEBS Website
Request health benefits coverage information for child--Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC)	Within 60 days	Use form: SF 2809, Health Benefits Registration and copy of marriage certificate	Benefits Counselor	See Health Benefits on NEBS Website
Change federal income tax withholding	When desired	Employee Express	Benefits Counselor	IRS information on NEBS Website OR Employee Express
Dependent Survivor benefit stops	Upon marriage	No forms needed	Benefits Counselor