Insurance Enrolment Resulting From Loss of Employment of Spouse

Loss of coverage under a spouse’s health insurance plan owing to the spouse’s loss of employment beyond his or her control is considered to constitute a qualifying event for the purpose of enrolment in a United Nations Headquarters plan, provided that the staff member holds a qualifying contract with the United Nations.

Application for enrolment in a United Nations plan under these circumstances must be made within 31 days of the qualifying event. In addition, application for coverage under this provision must be accompanied by an official letter from the spouse’s employer, certifying the termination of employment and its effective date.