5 C.F.R. § 894.704
What happens if I retire and then come back to work for the Federal Government or the United States Postal Service?
Cite as 5 C.F.R. § 894.704 (2026)
(a) If you have FEDVIP coverage as an
annuitant,
and you become reemployed in an eligible position in Federal service or United States Postal Service, you must contact the
Administrator
so it can send the request for allotments to your agency so your agency can start making the allotments from your pay.
(b) If you did not enroll in FEDVIP coverage as an
annuitant
and become reemployed in an eligible Federal position or United States Postal Service, you have 60
days
to enroll in FEDVIP.
(c) If you enroll as an
employee
the
Administrator
will stop sending requests for allotments from your annuity.
(d) If your reemployment terminates, you must notify the
Administrator
within 30 days to have your allotments withheld from your annuity payments. Otherwise, your FEDVIP coverage will terminate due to non-payment of premiums.
[73 FR 50184, Aug. 26, 2008, as amended at 88 FR 47749, July 25, 2023]