5 U.S.C. § 8985: Information to individuals eligible to enroll

5 U.S.C. 8985: Information to individuals eligible to enrollText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 89B-ENHANCED VISION BENEFITS

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§8985. Information to individuals eligible to enroll

(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.

(Added Pub. L. 108–496, § 3 , Dec. 23, 2004 , 118 Stat. 4008 .)

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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.