Reinstatement — Us Code Code § 1978
Us Code Code § 1978 — Reinstatement. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1978. Reinstatement
Reinstatement of insurance coverage granted under this subchapter but lapsed for nonpayment of premiums shall be under terms and conditions prescribed by the Secretary.
(Added Pub. L. 93–289, §9(a), May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 172, §778; renumbered §1978 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 778 of this title as this section and substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator".
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective first day of third calendar month following May 1974, see section 12(4) of Pub. L. 93–289, set out as an Effective Date of 1974 Amendment note under section 1968 of this title.
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