[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR894.801]

[Page 553]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
 
PART 894_FEDERAL EMPLOYEES DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM--Table of 
 
                 Subpart H_Benefits in Underserved Areas
 
Sec.  894.801  Will benefits be available in underserved areas?


    (a) Dental and vision plans under FEDVIP will include underserved 
areas in their service areas and provide benefits to enrollees in 
underserved areas.
    (b) In any area where a FEDVIP dental or vision plan does not meet 
OPM access standards, including underserved areas, enrollees may receive 
services from non-network providers.
    (c) Contracts under FEDVIP shall include access standards as defined 
by OPM and payment levels for services to non-network providers in areas 
that do not meet access standards.