Historical and Revision Notes | ||
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1966 Act | ||
Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
| Sept. 28, 1959, Pub. L. 86–382, § 7, 73 Stat. 713. | |
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| Mar. 17, 1964, Pub. L. 88–284, § 1(10), (11), 78 Stat. 165. |
In subsection (f)(1), the words “in the case of employees generally” are inserted for clarity.
In subsection (h), the word “biweekly” is inserted for clarity.
Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.
1967 Act | ||
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Section of title 5 | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
8906(a) 8906(b) 8906(e)(2) | 5 App.: 3006(a)(1). 5 App.: 3006(a)(2). 5 App.: 3006(b)(2). | July 18, 1966, Pub. L. 89–504, §§ 406(b), 602, 80 Stat. 298, 303. |
In subsection (a), the words “subsection (b) of this section”, “this chapter”, and “subsection (c) of this section” are substituted for “paragraph (2) of this subsection”, “this Act”, and “paragraph (3)”, respectively, to reflect the codification of title 5, United States Code.
In subsection (e)(2), the words “as defined by section 8901 of this title” are substituted for “as defined in section 2 of this Act” to reflect the codification of that section in 5 U.S.C. 8901. The words “Employees Health Benefits Fund” and “Fund” are substituted for “fund” and “fund”, respectively. In the penultimate sentence, the words “will continue during nonpay status and end” are substituted for “will terminate” for clarity and on authority of 5 U.S.C. 8906(e)(1).
2013—Subsec. (a)(1)(B), (C). Pub. L. 113–67 added subpar. (B) and redesignated former subpar. (B) as (C).
2006—Subsec. (g)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–435 substituted “shall through
2004—Subsec. (e)(3)(C). Pub. L. 108–375 substituted “24 months” for “18 months”.
2001—Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 107–107, § 519(a), added par. (3).
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 107–107, § 519(b), amended introductory provisions generally. Prior to amendment, introductory provisions read as follows: “The Government contributions for health benefits for an employee shall be paid—”.
1998—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–261, § 721(b)(2)(A), substituted “paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)” for “paragraphs (2) and (3)”.
Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 105–261, § 721(b)(2)(B), added par. (4).
Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 105–261, § 721(b)(3)(A), substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)” for “paragraph (2)”.
Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 105–261, § 721(b)(3)(B), added par. (3).
1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–33 added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a) which read as follows: “The Office of Personnel Management shall determine the average of the subscription charges in effect on the beginning date of each contract year with respect to self alone or self and family enrollments under this chapter, as applicable, for the highest level of benefits offered by—
“(1) the service benefit plan;
“(2) the indemnity benefit plan;
“(3) the two employee organization plans with the largest number of enrollments, as determined by the Office; and
“(4) the two comprehensive medical plans with the largest number of enrollments, as determined by the Office.”
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–33 added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “Except as provided by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, the biweekly Government contribution for health benefits for an employee or annuitant enrolled in a health benefits plan under this chapter is adjusted to an amount equal to 60 percent of the average subscription charge determined under subsection (a) of this section. For an employee, the adjustment begins on the first day of the employee’s first pay period of each year. For an annuitant, the adjustment begins on the first day of the first period of each year for which an annuity payment is made.”
1996—Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 104–208 struck out at end “The regulations may provide for the waiving of contributions by the employee and the Government.”, inserted subpar. (A) designation, and added subpars. (B) and (C).
Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 104–186 substituted “Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives” for “Clerk of the House of Representatives, from the contingent fund of the House”.
1992—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 102–378, § 2(78)(A), inserted period after “Office)”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–378, § 2(78)(B), substituted “and (except” for “and except”.
1990—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–303, § 1(b)(1), inserted “except as provided in subsection (i) of this section)” after “enrolled employee and”.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–303, § 1(b)(2), inserted “(except as provided in subsection (i) of this section)” after “enrolled employee and”.
Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 101–508 designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted “
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101–303, § 1(a), added subsec. (i).
1989—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 101–239 inserted “or for a survivor of such an individual or of an individual who died on or after
1986—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–272 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
1979—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 96–54 substituted provisions setting forth adjustment amount of the Government contribution of equal to 60 percent of the average subscription charge under subsec. (a) and determinations respecting the commencement date of the adjustment, for provisions setting forth adjustment amounts of the Government contribution of equal to 50 percent of the average subscription charge under subsec. (a) for applicable pay periods beginning in 1974, and equal to 60 percent for pay periods beginning in 1975 and after, and determinations respecting the commencement date of the adjustment.
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–454, § 906(a)(15), substituted “Office of Personnel Management” for “Commission” in introductory material, and “Office” for “Commission” in cls. (3) and (4).
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 95–437, § 4(c)(2)(A)(i), substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)” for “paragraph (2)”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 95–454, § 906(a)(15), (c)(2)(F), substituted “Office” for “Commission”, and “3401” for “3391”.
Pub. L. 95–437, § 4(c)(2)(A)(ii), added par. (3).
Subsecs. (e)(1), (h). Pub. L. 95–454, § 906(a)(15), substituted “Office” for “Commission”.
1976—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 94–310 provided for payment of Government contributions from annual appropriations which may be made available until expended.
1974—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–246, § 1(a), struck out introductory text “Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, the biweekly Government contribution for health benefits for employees or annuitants enrolled in health benefits plans under this chapter shall be adjusted”, now incorporated in subsec. (b)(1) of this section, required Commission determination of average of subscription charges, and reenacted remainder of existing provisions, substituting “beginning date of each contract year” for “beginning date of the adjustment”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 93–246, § 1(a), incorporated introductory text of former subsec. (a) reading “Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, the biweekly Government contribution for health benefits for employees or annuitants enrolled in health benefits plans under this chapter shall be adjusted”, as initial text of provisions designated as subsec. (b)(1), substituted provision for amount of biweekly Government contribution equal to 50 percent of average subscription charge for applicable pay periods commencing in 1974 and 60 percent for applicable pay periods commencing in 1975, and annually thereafter, for former subsec. (a) provision for an amount equal to 40 percent of average of subscription charges and former subsec. (b) provision for 50 percent of subscription charge where the biweekly subscription charge was less than twice the Government contribution.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 93–246, § 1(a), added par. (2).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 93–246, § 1(b), struck out reference to subsec. (a).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 93–246, § 1(c), substituted “by this section” for “by subsection (a) of this section”.
1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–418, in increasing the Government contribution to the cost of health benefits insurance, substituted provision for adjustment of such contribution, beginning on the first day of the first pay period of each year, to an amount equal to 40 percent of the adjustment, with respect to self alone or self and family enrollments, as applicable, for the highest level of benefits offered by the service benefit plan, the indemnity benefit plan, the two employee organization plans, and the two comprehensive medical plans, for prior provision for a contribution, in addition to requirement of subsec. (c) of this section, of $1.62 if the enrollment is for self or $3.94 if the enrollment is for self and family.
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–435 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 108–375 applicable with respect to Federal employees called or ordered to active duty on or after
Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title V, § 519(c),
Pub. L. 105–33, title VII, § 7002(b),
Pub. L. 101–508, title VII, § 7102(c),
Pub. L. 101–303, § 1(c),
Pub. L. 101–239, title IV, § 4003(b),
Amendment by Pub. L. 96–54 effective
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–454 effective 90 days after
Amendment by Pub. L. 94–310 effective
Pub. L. 93–246, § 4(a),
Pub. L. 93–246, § 4(d),
Pub. L. 91–418, § 1(b),
Pub. L. 103–66, title XI, § 11101(b), “(1) at least one-third shall be paid not later than “(2) at least two-thirds shall be paid not later than “(3) any remaining balance shall be paid not later than
Pub. L. 101–76, “That (a)(1) in the administration of chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, for each of contract years 1990 through 1998 (inclusive), in order to compute the average subscription charges under section 8906(a) of such title for such contract years, the subscription charges in effect for the indemnity benefit plan on the beginning date of each such contract year—“(A) shall be deemed to be the subscription charges which were in effect for such plan on the beginning date of the preceding contract year as adjusted under paragraph (2); or“(B) if subparagraph (A) does not apply, shall be deemed to be—“(i) the subscription charges which were deemed under this Act to have been in effect for such plan with respect to the preceding contract year as adjusted under paragraph (2), except as provided in clause (ii); or“(ii) for each of contract years 1997 and 1998, the subscription charges which would be derived by applying the terms of clause (i), reduced by 1 percent.“(2) The subscription charges under paragraph (1) shall be increased or decreased (as appropriate) by the average percentage by which the respective subscription charges taken into account under paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of such section 8906(a) for that contract year increased or decreased from the subscription charges taken into account under such paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) for the preceding contract year.“(b) Separate percentages shall be computed under subsection (a)(2) with respect to enrollments for self alone and enrollments for self and family, respectively.“(c) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to a contract year (or any period thereafter), if comprehensive reform legislation is enacted to amend section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, and such amendment is required to be implemented by the commencement of negotiations pertaining to rates and benefits for such contract year.“(d) Any reference in this Act to a ‘contract year’ shall be considered to be a reference to a contract year under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.“(e) No later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [
Pub. L. 100–203, title VI, § 6003,
Pub. L. 95–437, § 4(c)(2)(B),
Pub. L. 97–346, § 4,
Election of health benefits within sixty days after