Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 4.djvu/875

 PUBLIC LAW 100-654—NOV. 14, 1988

102 STAT. 3845

(2) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sections for chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8905 the following: "8905a. Continued coverage.". (b) OPTION TO CONVERT TO A NONGROUP CONTRACT AFTER CONTINUED COVERAGE ENDS.—Section 8902(g) of title 5, United States Code,

is amended by striking "or former spouse" each place it appears and inserting "former spouse, or jperson having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title'. (c) CHANGE OF COVERAGE BASED ON CHANGE IN FAMILY STATUS.—

Section 8905(e) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking "or former spouse" and inserting "former spouse, or person having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title". (d) OPEN SEASON.—Section 8905(f) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking "or former spouse" each place it appears and inserting "former spouse, or person having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title"; and (2) by adding at the end the following: "(3)(A) In addition to any informational requirements otherwise applicable under this chapter, the regulations shall include provisions to ensure that each employee eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under this chapter (whether actually enrolled or not) is notified in writing as to the rights afforded under section 8905a of this title. "(B) Notification under this paragraph shall be provided by employing agencies at an appropriate point in time before each period under paragraph (1) so that employees may be aware of their rights under section 8905a of this title when making enrollment decisions during such period.". SEC. 202. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.

(a) Sections 89020"), 8902(k)(l), and 8909(d) of title 5, United States Code, are amended by striking "or former spouse" each place it appears and inserting "former spouse, or person having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title". Qy) Section 8903(1) of title 5, United States (Dode, is amended— (1) by striking "or former spouses," and inserting "former spouses, or persons having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title,"; and (2) by striking "or former spouse." and inserting "former spouse, or person having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title.". (c) Section 8905(d) of title 5, United States C!ode, is amended to read as follows: "(d) If an employee, annuitant, or other individual eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under this chapter has a spouse who is also eligible to enroll, either spouse, but not both, may enroll for self and family, or each spouse may enroll as an individual. However, an individual may not be enrolled both as an employee, annuitant, or other individual eligible to enroll and as a member of the family.". SEC. 203. APPLICABILITY. (a) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by this title shall apply with respect to—

5 USC 8902 note.

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