5 CFR § 875.205
Am I eligible as a retired member of the uniformed services?
November 4, 2020
(a) You are eligible to apply for coverage if you are a retired member of the uniformed services entitled to retired or retainer pay (including disability retirement pay).
(b) You are eligible to apply for coverage if you are a retired reservist who is currently receiving retirement pay.
(c) You are eligible to apply for coverage as a retired (“grey”) reservist, even if not yet receiving retirement pay.
[68 FR 5534, Feb. 4, 2003, as amended at 70 FR 30607, May 27, 2005]