2018 US Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part III - Employees
Subpart G - Insurance and Annuities
Chapter 89A - Enhanced Dental Benefits
Sec. 8959 - Preemption

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Citation 5 U.S.C. § 8959 (2018)
Section Name §8959. Preemption
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 108–496, §2, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 4005.)

Editorial Notes EFFECTIVE DATE

Section 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.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
PART III - EMPLOYEES
Subpart G - Insurance and Annuities
CHAPTER 89A - ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS
Sec. 8959 - Preemption
Contains section 8959
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 118 Stat. 4005
Public Law References Public Law 108-496
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