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 PUBLIC LAW 99-251—FEB. 27, 1986 Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate with respect to extending section 8902(k)(l) of title 5, United States Code, as amended by this Act, to cover health practitioners not currently covered thereunder (such as nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, and clinical social workers).

100 STAT. 17 Ante, p. 15.

SEC. 109. STUDY OF THE ADEQUACY OF HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM INFORMATION.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than June 1, 1986, the Office of Personnel Management shall (1) study the adequacy of any sources or methods currently provided under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to assist individuals in making informed decisions concerning the choice of a health benefits plan under such chapter and the use of benefits available under any such plan, and (2) submit to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the findings and determinations of the Office resulting from such study. (b) REPORT REQUIREMENTS.—The report required by subsection (a) shall include— (1) an assessment of the adequacy of the sources and methods referred to in such subsection in advising individuals with respect to the coordination of benefits under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, with benefits available under other health insurance programs established by or under Federal law, including title XVIII of the Social Security Act; and (2) the administrative actions and any recommendations for legislation which the Office considers necessary in order to improve the effectiveness of any such source or method.

Reports.

SEC. 110. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

5 USC 7901 note.

(a) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section— (1) "health protection" means activities to minimize environmental and other workplace conditions which cause or aggravate stress, illness, disability, or other health impairments, including such activities as— (A) accommodation of the handicapped; (B) review of plans for new or altered facilities; (C) routine inspections, surveys, studies of worksites; (D) inspections of worksites by a physician, nurse, or other licensed health professional with training in occupational safety and health; (E) evaluation and monitoring of worksite hazards; and (F) investigations of causes of occupational disease or injury; (2) "health promotion" means activities to encourage the development of health enhancing habits and practices, including activities encouraging— (A) cessation of tobacco smoking; (B) reduction in the misuse of alcohol, drugs, and other chemical substances; (C) improvements in nutrition; (D) improvements in physical fitness, including weight reduction; and (E) control of stress;

5 USC 8901 et seq.

42 USC 1395.

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