5 U.S.C. § 8959

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 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.

5 U.S.C. § 8959

Added Pub. L. 108-496, §2, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 4005.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

EFFECTIVE DATESection 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.

State
The term "State" includes the District of Columbia.