Title 5, Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-102

§8985 Information to Individuals Eligible to Enroll

Title 5 › PART III — EMPLOYEES › Subpart G — Insurance and Annuities › CHAPTER 89B — ENHANCED VISION BENEFITS › § 8985

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Approved vision companies, with the Office's OK, must give every eligible person clear details on benefits, limits, and exclusions so they can decide. The Office must also post benefits for chapter 89 companies.

Full Legal Text

Title 5, §8985

Government Organization and Employees, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)The qualified companies at the direction and with the approval of the Office, shall make available to each individual eligible to enroll in a vision benefits plan information on services and benefits (including maximums, limitations, and exclusions), that the Office considers necessary to enable the individual to make an informed decision about electing coverage.
(b)The Office shall make available to each individual eligible to enroll in a vision benefits plan, information on services and benefits provided by qualified companies participating under chapter 89.

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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. § 8985

Title 5, Government Organization and Employees

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102