In subsection (b)(1), the words “as an employee” are inserted for clarity.

In subsection (b)(1)(C), the words “before January 1, 1965” are substituted for “not later than December 31, 1964”.

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

2000—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 106–394 added subsec. (h).

1998—Subsecs. (d) to (g). Pub. L. 105–261 added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsecs. (d) to (f) as (e) to (g), respectively.

1992—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–378, § 2(77)(A), substituted “this chapter” for “this subchapter.” at end.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 102–378, § 2(77)(B), inserted comma after “8341(h)” in last sentence.

1988—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–654, § 202(c), amended subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (d) read as follows: “If an employee has a spouse who is an employee, 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 or annuitant and as a member of the family.”

Subsecs. (e), (f)(1), (2). Pub. L. 100–654, § 201(c), (d)(1), substituted “former spouse, or person having continued coverage under section 8905a of this title” for “or former spouse”.

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 100–654, § 201(d)(2), added par. (3).

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–251, § 103, inserted last sentence relating to waiver of the requirements of this subsection if it would be against equity to prohibit enrollment.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 99–335 inserted in subpar. (B) “or 8417(b)” and substituted in provision following subpar. (B) “8345(j), 8445, or 8467” for “or 8345(j)”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 99–251, § 104(a), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) read as follows: “An employee, annuitant, or former spouse enrolled in a health benefits plan under this chapter may change his coverage or that of himself and members of his family by an application filed within 60 days after a change in family status or at other times and under conditions prescribed by regulations of the Office.”

1985—Subsecs. (a), (c)(1). Pub. L. 99–53, § 2(a), inserted reference to section 8903a of this title.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 99–53, § 2(a), (c), inserted reference to section 8903a of this title and substituted “such plan” for “plan described by that section”.

1984—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 98–615, § 3(4)(A), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 98–615, § 3(4)(A), redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d). Former subsec. (d) redesignated (e).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 98–615, § 3(4), redesignated former subsec. (d) as (e) and substituted “An employee, annuitant, or former spouse” for “An employee or annuitant”. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 98–615, § 3(4), redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f) and substituted “An employee, annuitant, or former spouse” for “An employee or annuitant”.

1978—Subsecs. (b), (d), (e). Pub. L. 95–454 substituted “Office of Personnel Management” and “Office” for “Civil Service Commission” and “Commission”, respectively, wherever appearing.

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–654 applicable with respect to any calendar year beginning, and contracts entered into or renewed for any calendar year beginning, after end of 9-month period beginning Nov. 14, 1988, and with respect to any qualifying event occurring on or after first day of first calendar year beginning after end of such 9-month period, see section 203 of Pub. L. 100–654, set out as a note under section 8902 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 99–335 effective Jan. 1, 1987, see section 702(a) of Pub. L. 99–335, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8401 of this title.

Section 104(b) of Pub. L. 99–251 provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be effective with respect to contracts entered into or renewed for calendar years beginning after December 31, 1986.”

Amendment by Pub. L. 98–615 effective May 7, 1985, with enumerated exceptions, and applicable to any individual who is married to an employee or annuitant on or after that date, see section 4(a)(2) of Pub. L. 98–615, as amended, set out as a note under section 8341 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

Pub. L. 93–246, §§ 2, 4 (b), Jan. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 4, provided that:

“Sec. 2. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an annuitant, as defined under section 8901 (3) of title 5, United States Code, who is participating or who is eligible to participate in the health benefits program offered under the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Act (74 Stat. 849; Public Law 86–724), may elect, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the United States Civil Service Commission, to be covered under the provisions of chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code [this chapter], in lieu of coverage under such Act.

“(b) An annuitant who elects to be covered under the provisions of chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code [this chapter], in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, shall be entitled to the benefits under such chapter 89.

“[Sec. 4] (b) Section 2 [set out above] shall take effect on the one hundred and eightieth day following the date of enactment [Jan. 1, 1974] or on such earlier date as the United States Civil Service Commission may prescribe.”