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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 4§ 22822 Surviving Spouse Family Enrollment

§ 22822 Surviving Spouse Family Enrollment

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§ 22822 Surviving Spouse Family Enrollment

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone dies, their spouse can't add a new family member to their health plan after the death.
  • •This rule is about who can be on a health plan after someone passes away.
  • •It only applies to health plans under this specific law.

Example

A man dies, and his wife remarries. Her new husband wants to be on her health plan.

The new husband can't be added to the health plan because he became family after the first husband died.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 22822 Surviving Spouse Family Enrollment

No person is eligible for enrollment in a health benefit plan pursuant to this part as a family member if he or she becomes a family member of a surviving spouse of a deceased member of the system after the date of the member’s death. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

health benefit planfamily membersurviving spousedeceased member

Related Statutes

  • § 22820 Firefighter Peace Officer Death Benefits
  • § 19815.9 Family Member Eligibility Verification
  • § 22805 Employee Health Plan Continuation
  • § 22806 Intermittent Employee Health Benefits
  • § 22808 Health Coverage During Leave

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 22822.
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