Definitions.
5 C.F.R. § 890.1102
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01In this subpart—
Gross misconduct means a flagrant and extreme transgression of law or established rule of action for which an employee is separated and concerning which a judicial or administrative finding of gross misconduct has been made.
Qualifying event means any of the following events that qualify an individual for temporary continuation of coverage under subpart K of this part:
(1) A separation from Government service.
(2) A divorce or annulment.
(3) A change in circumstances that causes an individual to become ineligible to be considered a child who is a covered family member under this part.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-5.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026
