5 CFR § 846.711
Eligibility to elect FERS coverage during the 1998 open enrollment period
November 4, 2020
An employee who is not covered by FERS, and who was an employee on January 1, 1998, and who is not otherwise ineligible for FERS coverage (under subpart A of part 842 of this chapter or §846.722) may elect FERS coverage during the 1998 open enrollment period.