§ 890.1209 Responsibilities of the U.S. Department of State

5 CFR 890.1209(a)(a) The U.S. Department of State functions as the “employing office” for individuals covered under this subpart.

5 CFR 890.1209(b)(b) The U.S. Department of State must determine the eligibility of individuals who qualify under Public Law 101-513 for coverage under this part. This determination includes the determination as to whether the individual is barred from coverage under chapter 89 of title 5 U.S. Code by reason of other health insurance coverage as provided in section 599C of Public Law 101-513.

5 CFR 890.1209(c)(c) The U.S. Department of State must determine the number of eligible family members, if any, for the purpose of coverage under a self only, self plus one, or self and family enrollment as set forth in § 890.1203(b). If the number of eligible family members of the individual cannot be determined, the U.S. Department of State must enroll the individual for self and family coverage.