Section 9.17 - Surviving Spouses of National Guard Technicians(1) Surviving spouses of insured Retired National Guard Technicians may be insured for health insurance only.(2) Surviving spouses of Retired National Guard Technicians who were federal employees at the time of death may be insured for health insurance only, provided that such National Guard Technicians were insured by the Commission on the date of their transfer from state employment to federal employment.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1310, eff. 4/8/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1450, eff. 8/20/2021.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1524, eff. 7/1/2024.