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6. Presidential Leave: (Contingency Only)
[_______] In accordance with Executive Order 13223, I am entitled to 5 days excused absence upon my
return from military service in connection with Operation ______________________. Your
supervisor must grant you 5 days of CONSECUTIVE administrative leave (LV) upon Return to
Duty (RTD) (if you were on contingency active duty orders. The 5 days of Presidential Leave is
authorized in a 12 month period after 42 consecutive days of Title 10 contingency orders.
FROM TO PHYSICAL RETURN TO WORK DATE
___________________ __________________ ____________________________
7. Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB):
Non-Contingency:
[_______] I do not have FEHB.
[_______] I elected to continue my FEHB coverage for up to 24 months while on military duty. Upon my
return to duty I understand that I have 60 days to change or select a different plan for FEHB.
[_______] I elected to terminate my FEHB while on military duty. I understand that upon my return to duty,
my FEHB will be restored effective the beginning of the pay period of my return to duty date.
Contingency:
[_______] I elected to continue my FEHB for up to 24 months while on military duty. Upon my return to
duty, I understand that I may elect to change or cancel FEHB within 60 days of restoration by
completing the transaction through the EBIS web site.
[_______] I elected to terminate my FEHB while on military duty. I understand that if I wish to take
advantage of Transitional TRICARE I must complete a WAIVER FORM prior to my RTD date on the
SF 52. The FEHB WAIVER is to be submitted the pay period prior to your Return to Duty,
otherwise your FEHB will be reinstated on your Return to Duty (RTD) date and premiums will
resume. You can return to FEHB 31 days before or 60 days after loss of Transitional TRICARE
using Event Code 1M in EBIS.
***MY TRICARE EXPIRATION DATE IS: ___________________________________________
8. Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Plan (FEDVIP):
[_______] I understand that upon my return to duty I have 60 days to enroll or re-enroll in the Federal
Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) the new vision and dental benefit
program separate from FEHB. In order to enroll or re-enroll I must go to the website or call
1-877-888-3337. If I don’t enroll within 60 days of my return to duty I will have to wait for the
open season which is the same as the FEHB Open Season (Nov–Dec timeframe).
www.benefeds.com