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Accidental Death
Bodily injuries sustained solely through violent, external and accidental means, and as a direct result of the bodily injuries, independently of all other causes, and within 90 days afterwards, you lose your life.
Annuity, Reduced
A retiree's basic annuity that is reduced because of retirement before a certain age (for reasons other than disability). Annuities are also reduced because of unpaid deposits or redeposits, or to provide a survivor annuity. (Also called reduced benefits.)
OFEGLI
The Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance, which makes payments to beneficiaries under the policy. OFEGLI is not a Federal agency. It is staffed by employees of the contracted life insurance carrier.
Immediate annuity
An annuity that begins no later than one month after the date the insurance would otherwise stop
An annuity under 5 CFR 842.204(a)(1) for which the starting date has been postponed under 5 CFR 842.204.
Annuitant
A former employee entitled to an annuity under a retirement system established for employees. This includes the retirement system of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard.
Accidental Dismemberment
Bodily injuries sustained solely through violent, external and accidental means, and as a direct result of the bodily injuries, independently of all other causes, and within 90 days afterwards, you lose your limb or eyesight.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
A pension plan that promises participants a specified monthly benefit at retirement.
Duly Appointed Representative of the Insured's Estate
An individual named in a court order granting the individual the authority to receive, or the right to possess, your property. The order must be issued by a court having jurisdiction over your estate.
Incontestability
A statutory provision permitting erroneous enrollments that have continued for at least two years to become valid, if you have paid the applicable premiums during the period of erroneous coverage.
Living Benefits
Basic insurance benefits (full or partial) paid to you while you are still living, rather than paid to a beneficiary when you die. You must be terminally ill, with a life expectancy of 9 months or less, to qualify for a living benefit.
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