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Notification of Eligibility
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The Department of Defense and the other uniformed services (e.g., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Public Health Service (PHS), and the Coast Guard) will publish information regarding eligibility for health benefits under the CHCBP via brochures, newsletters, military-related publications, etc.
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In the case of a member who becomes (or will become) eligible for continued coverage, the Department of Defense and the other uniformed services shall notify the member of their rights for coverage as a part of pre-separation counseling.
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In the case of a child of a member or former member who becomes eligible for continued coverage;
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The member or former member should submit to Humana Military a notice of the child’s change in status (including the child’s name, address, and other such information needed); and
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Within 14 days after receiving such information, Humana Military will inform the child of the child’s right under CHCBP.
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In the case of a former spouse of a member or former member who becomes eligible for continued coverage, Humana Military will notify the former spouse of eligibility for CHCBP when Humana Military is advised that the former spouse has declared the change in marital status to a military personnel office.
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In the case of a dependent who is placed in the legal custody of a member or former member;
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The member or former member may submit a notice of the dependent’s status (including the dependent’s name, address, date placed in legal custody, and such other information needed); to Humana Military; and
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Within 14 days after receiving such information, Humana Military will inform the member or former member of the dependent’s rights under the CHCBP.
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