In this subpart—

Gross misconduct means a flagrant and extreme transgression of law or established rule of action for which an employee is separated and concerning which a judicial or administrative finding of gross misconduct has been made.

Qualifying event means any of the following events that qualify an individual for temporary continuation of coverage under subpart K of this part:

1. (1) A separation from Government service.
2. (2) A divorce or annulment.
3. (3) A change in circumstances that causes an individual to become ineligible to be considered a child who is a covered family member under this part.

[54 FR 52339, Dec. 21, 1989, as amended at 78 FR 64878, Oct. 30, 2013]