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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Chapter 16 - Office of Personnel Management Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation |
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SubChapter A - General |
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Part 1601 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Subpart 1601.1 - Purpose, Authority, Issuance |
§ 1601.102 - Authority.
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1601.102 Authority.
(a) The FEHBAR is issued by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management in accordance with the authority of 5 U.S.C. chapter 89 and other applicable law and regulation.
(b) The FEHBAR does not replace or incorporate regulations found at 5 CFR part 890, which provides the substantive policy guidance for administration of the FEHBP under 5 U.S.C. Chapter 89. The following is the order of precedence in interpreting a contract provision under the FEHBP:
(1) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 89;
(2) 5 CFR part 890;
(3) 48 CFR Chapters 1 and 16;
(4) The FEHBP contract.
[52 FR 16037, May 1, 1987, as amended at 59 FR 14764, Mar. 30, 1994]