Surviving Spouse Enrollment

To continue coverage under the Plan, the surviving spouse must apply within 60 days of the end of the month following the employee's (or retiree's) date of death. An Application for Coverage form can be obtained by contacting BCBSMS. The surviving spouse must return the Application for Coverage form to the Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Insurance along with all premiums due for the coverage period beginning at the first of the month following the employee's (or retiree's) death. Any Application for Coverage form received by the Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Insurance more than 60 days after the employee's (or retiree's) date of death will be returned, and coverage will not be available.