Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

5 U.S.C. § 8959

Preemption

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 dental benefits, insurance, plans, or contracts.

Pub. L. 108–496, § 2118 Stat. 4005(Added , , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 7 of Pub. L. 108–496section 8951 of this titleSection effective , and applicable to contracts that take effect with respect to the calendar year 2006, see , set out as a note under .