# 5 C.F.R. § 890.1409 (2026): Cancellation of coverage or decreases in enrollment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1409

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 890.1409 (2026)
- **Heading:** Cancellation of coverage or decreases in enrollment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 890: FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM / Subpart N: Federal Employees Health Benefits For Employees of Certain Indian Tribal Employers / § 890.1409: § 890.1409   Cancellation of coverage or decreases in enrollment.

## Text

(a) A tribal employee enrolled under this subpart may cancel enrollment as described at § 890.304(d) or decrease his or her enrollment as described at § 890.301. A tribal employee who does not participate in premium conversion may cancel his or her enrollment or decrease his or her enrollment at any time by request to the tribal employer, unless there is a legally binding court or administrative order requiring coverage of a child as described at § 890.301(g)(3). A tribal employee who participates in premium conversion may cancel his or her enrollment as provided by § 892.209 or decrease his or her enrollment as provided by § 892.208 of this chapter only during open season or because of and consistent with a qualifying life event.
(b) A cancellation of enrollment becomes effective as described at § 890.304(d). A decrease in enrollment becomes effective as described in § 890.301(e)(2).
(c) A tribal employee who cancels his or her enrollment under this section or decreases his or her enrollment may reenroll or increase his or her enrollment only during open season or because of and consistent with a qualifying life event.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1401 (2026) § 890.1401   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1401.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1402 (2026) § 890.1402   Definitions and deemed references.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1402.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1403 (2026) § 890.1403   Tribal employer purchase of FEHB requires current deposit of premium payment and timely payment of administrative fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1403.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1404 (2026) § 890.1404   Tribal employer election and agreement to purchase FEHB.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1404.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1405 (2026) § 890.1405   Tribal employees eligible for enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1405.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1406 (2026) § 890.1406   Correction of enrollment errors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1406.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1407 (2026) § 890.1407   Enrollment process; effective dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1407.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1408 (2026) § 890.1408   Change in enrollment type, plan, or option.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1408.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1409 (2026) § 890.1409   Cancellation of coverage or decreases in enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1409.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1410 (2026) § 890.1410   Termination of enrollment and 31-day temporary extension of coverage; and conversion to individual policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1410.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1411 (2026) § 890.1411   Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1411.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1412 (2026) § 890.1412   Non-pay status, insufficient pay, or change to ineligible position.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1412.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1413 (2026) § 890.1413   Premiums and administrative fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1413.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 890.1414 (2026) § 890.1414   Responsibilities of the tribal employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P890_S890_1414.md)

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