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OKDHS:2-1-73. Survivors

Revised 6-1-04

     A surviving spouse, eligible dependent(s), or both, who is covered under the plan at the time of death of an employee who was on active work status or authorized leave at the time of death may continue the benefits for health, dental, or both, provided the spouse or eligible dependent(s) pays the full cost of the coverage.  The coverage election must be made within 60 days of death, and coverage must be continuous.

• (1) Eligibility for benefits terminates for the surviving spouse when the spouse remarries or becomes eligible for another group plan for health, dental, or both.  The eligibility for benefits terminates for the surviving child(ren) when the child(ren) ceases to qualify as a dependent(s) under the provisions of the plan.
• (2) The Department of Human Services (OKDHS) notifies the eligible survivors of their option to continue coverage upon receipt of notice of the death of an employee.