[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR890.1209]

[Page 514]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 890_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart L_Benefits for United States Hostages in Iraq and Kuwait and 
               United States Hostages Captured in Lebanon
 
Sec. 890.1209  Responsibilities of the U.S. Department of State.

    (a) The U.S. Department of State functions as the ``employing 
office'' for individuals covered under this subpart.
    (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.
    (c) The U.S. Department of State must determine whether eligible 
individuals are married or single for the purpose of coverage under a 
self only or a self and family enrollment as set forth in Sec. 
890.1203(b). If the marital status of the individual cannot be 
determined, the U.S. Department of State must enroll the individual for 
self and family coverage.