[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2] [Revised as of January 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR846.713] [Page 365] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) PART 846_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM_ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE--Table of Contents Subpart G_1998 Open Enrollment Elections Sec. 846.713 Former spouse consent requirement. An election of FERS coverage cannot become effective unless the election is made with the written consent of any former spouse(s) entitled to benefits under part 838 of this chapter. Election Procedures