The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a notice inviting comments on a form related to the Health Benefits Cancellation/Suspension Confirmation, identified as RI 79-9, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is used by federal annuitants to cancel or suspend their Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) Program enrollment and informs them of the implications, such as being unable to re-enroll in the future, except under specific conditions. The OPM is seeking public feedback on various aspects of the form, including its necessity, clarity, and the impact on individuals filling it out. The deadline for submitting comments is June 23, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The Office of Personnel Management wants people to share their thoughts about a form that lets retired government workers stop or pause their health benefits. They want to know if the form is clear and easy to understand and what might happen if people fill it out.