5 USC § 8962 - Administrative functions

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identifier: "/us/usc/t5/s8962"
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title: "5 USC § 8962 - Administrative functions"
title_number: 5
title_name: "GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES"
section_number: "8962"
section_name: "Administrative functions"
chapter_number: 89
chapter_name: "ENHANCED DENTAL BENEFITS"
part_number: "III"
part_name: "EMPLOYEES"
positive_law: true
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Added Pub. L. 108–496, § 2, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 4006.)"
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# § 8962. Administrative functions

**(a)** The Office shall prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter. The regulations may exclude an employee on the basis of the nature and type of employment or conditions pertaining to it.

**(b)** The Office shall, as appropriate, provide for coordinated enrollment, promotion, and education efforts as appropriate in consultation with each qualified company. The information under this subsection shall include information relating to the dental benefits available under chapter 89, including the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining additional coverage under this chapter.

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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 108–496, § 2, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 4006.)

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