CFR > Title 5 - Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS (parts 110 to 990) > PART 870—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM > SUBPART J—Benefits for United States Hostages in Iraq and Kuwait and United States Hostages Captured in Lebanon (§870.1001 to §870.1009) > 870.1009—Responsibilities of the U.S. Department of State.

870.1009—Responsibilities of the U.S. Department of State.

(a) The U.S. Department of State functions as the “employing office” for individuals insured under this subpart.
(b) The U.S. Department of State must determine the eligibility of individuals under Pub. L. 101-513 (104 Stat. 2035) for insurance under this subpart. This includes determining whether an individual is barred from insurance under chapter 87 of title 5 U.S.C. because of other life insurance as provided in section 599C of Pub. L. 101-513 (104 Stat. 2035).