5 C.F.R. § 870.206 Accidental death and dismemberment.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
(a) (1) Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is an automatic part of Basic and Option A insurance for employees. (2) There is no accidental death and dismemberment coverage with Options B and C. (3) Individuals who are insured as annuitants or compensationers do not have accidental death and dismemberment coverage. (b) (1) Under Basic insurance, accidental death benefits are equal to the BIA, but without the age factor described in §870.202(c). (2) Under Option A, accidental death benefits are equal to the amount of Option A. (c)(1) Under Basic insurance, accidental dismemberment benefits for the loss of a hand, foot, or eye are equal to one-half the BIA. For loss of 2 or more of these in a single accident, benefits are equal to the BIA. (2) Under Option A, accidental dismemberment benefits for the loss of a hand, foot, or eye are equal to one-half the amount of Option A. For loss of 2 or more of these in a single accident, benefits are equal to the amount of Option A. (3) Accidental dismemberment benefits are paid to the employee.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 870—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM
Subpart B—Types and Amount of Insurance
§ 870.206 Accidental death and dismemberment.
