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

5 U.S.C. § 8982

Availability of vision benefits

(a)
The Office shall establish and administer a program through which an eligible individual may obtain vision coverage to supplement coverage available through chapter 89.
(b)
The Office shall determine, in the exercise of its reasonable discretion, the financial requirements for qualified companies to participate in the program.
(c)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the availability of vision benefits provided by health benefits plans under chapter 89.

Pub. L. 108–496, § 3118 Stat. 4007(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 .