Us Code § 8955 - Information to individuals eligible to enroll
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§ 8955. Information to individuals eligible to enroll
(a) The qualified companies 1 at the direction and with the approval of the Office, shall make available to each individual eligible to enroll in a dental benefits plan information on services and benefits (including maximums, limitations, and exclusions), that the Office considers necessary to enable the individual to make an informed decision about electing coverage.
(b) The Office shall make available to each individual eligible to enroll in a dental benefits plan, information on services and benefits provided by qualified companies participating under chapter 89.
(Added Pub. L. 108–496, §2, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 4004.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.
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