Retiree has coverage under HMO. The company offers several plans in addition to the HMO. If the retiree moves out of the HMO area, does the retiree have special enrollment rights or must he wait until the open enrollment period?

If the retiree moves out of the HMO service area it is a qualifying event for changing plans. I would allow the change.

Thanks, that was my feeling as well. I know I've read about this but just couldn't find the verification when I needed it.