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NPR 3800.1A Eff. Date: November 09, 2010 Cancellation Date: March 01, 2016	Employee Benefits
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Chapter 3. The NASA Employees Benefit Association (NEBA)

3.1 NEBA is:

a. A non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal Government authorized by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.

b. An employee-operated association, established in 1952, that exists for the sole purpose of providing low-cost, high-quality life insurance and voluntary benefits for NASA civil service employees, military detailees, and their dependents.

c. Governed by a Board of Directors (the Board) composed of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary/Treasurer appointed by the NASA Administrator and the Centers' Chapter Officers who are appointed by their respective Center Directors. The Board:

(1) Provides overall direction and oversight.

(2) Selects a carrier to underwrite and administer insurance coverage in accordance with the NEBA Policies and Procedures Manual.

(3) Sets policy for the coverage within the scope of the agreement with the carrier.

(4) Implements policies and procedures to maintain adequate reserves to mitigate risks and to ensure discounted rates for members.

3.2 Each Center's NEBA Chapter is responsible for marketing NEBA's insurance to the Center's employees and assisting with the resolution of issues involving the Chapter's members.

3.3 The following individuals are eligible to elect NEBA insurance coverage provided they have not waived the opportunity to enroll in the previous 12 months:

a. Any NASA civil service employee occupying a full or part-time permanent position or a term appointment, Cooperative Education students, and certain military reimbursable detailees.

b. The lawful spouse, including a domestic partner, of an eligible NASA employee.

c. The natural child, adopted child (including a child from the date of placement with the adopting parents until the legal adoption), foster child, stepchild (including the child of a domestic partner), or any child under an employee's custody and care who is:

(1) At least 15 days old, under age 19, unmarried, and supported by the employee.

(2) Under age 25 and who is:

(a) A full-time student at an accredited school, college, or university that is licensed in the jurisdiction where it is located.

(b) Unmarried.

(c) Supported by the employee.

(d) Not employed on a full-time basis.

3.4 The carrier is responsible for processing NEBA members' initial and/or open-season enrollments, changes in enrollment or beneficiary, and death claims.

3.5 Employees are responsible for their initial and/or open-season enrollment, changes in enrollment or beneficiary, and any death claim in accordance with the carrier's established process. Members' fees are collected through payroll deduction.

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