Title 5Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-73not60

§8989 Preemption

Title 5 › Part III— EMPLOYEES › Subpart G— Insurance and Annuities › Chapter 89B— ENHANCED VISION BENEFITS › § 8989

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

Contract terms about coverage, benefits, or payments for vision care override any state or local law or rule.

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Title 5, §8989

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 vision benefits, insurance, plans, or contracts.

Legislative History

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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. § 8989

Title 5Government Organization and Employees

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60