Title 5, Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-102
§8959 Preemption
Title 5 › PART III — EMPLOYEES › Subpart G — Insurance and Annuities › CHAPTER 89A — ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS › § 8959
Summary
Contract terms about dental coverage and payments override state or local laws and rules on dental benefits.
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Title 5, §8959
Government Organization and Employees, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The terms of any contract that relate to the nature, provision, or extent of coverage or benefits (including payments with respect to benefits) shall supersede and preempt any State or local law, or any regulation issued thereunder, which relates to dental benefits, insurance, plans, or contracts.
Legislative History
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Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 23, 2004, and applicable to contracts that take effect with respect to the calendar year 2006, see section 7 of Pub. L. 108–496, set out as a note under section 8951 of this title.
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Citation
5 U.S.C. § 8959
Title 5, Government Organization and Employees
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102