This subpart contains OPM's regulations applicable to elections of FERS coverage during the 1998 open enrollment period, including -

(a) The requirements that an individual must satisfy to be eligible to make an election; and

(b) The procedures that -

(1) Employees must follow to make an election;

(2) Agencies must follow in advising employees about making an election and in processing employees' elections; and

(3) OPM will follow in cases subject to the former spouse consent requirement.