Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 890.1606 — Opportunities To Enroll, Change Enrollment, Or Reenroll; Effective Dates
5 C.F.R. § 890.1606
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, a Postal Service employee may enroll or change enrollment, as provided by § 890.301, in a PSHB plan and may not enroll in a FEHB plan as a Postal Service employee.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, a Postal Service annuitant may change enrollment or reenroll as provided by § 890.306, in a PSHB plan and may not enroll or reenroll in a FEHB plan as a Postal Service annuitant.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, reinstatement of enrollment in accordance with § 890.305 is permitted in a PSHB plan.
(d) Initial decisions and reconsiderations of PSHB eligibility or enrollment will be made pursuant to § 890.1607.
(e) Under this subpart, an enrollment, change of enrollment, or reenrollment made during Open Season takes effect on January 1 of the next year.
(f) Under this subpart, OPM will effectuate the following health benefits actions: to enroll or change enrollment; to elect not to enroll; and to reenroll. The employing office makes determinations of eligibility under 5 U.S.C. chapter 89, pursuant to application of 39 U.S.C. 1005.
Authorizing Statute
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Applicability of laws relating to Federal employees39 U.S.C. § 1005
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Definitions5 U.S.C. § 5561
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Regulations5 U.S.C. § 8913
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Postal Service Health Benefits Program5 U.S.C. § 8903c
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Continued benefits for certain Senate Restaurants employees2 U.S.C. § 2051
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Automatic coverage5 U.S.C. § 8702
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Access to Federal insurance25 U.S.C. § 1647b
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Transferred50 U.S.C. § 403p
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Health benefits for certain former spouses22 U.S.C. § 4069c