Prohibition against collection of debts

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(a) Debts may be collected from FERS basic benefits only to the extent expressly authorized by Federal statute.

(b) When collection of a debt from FERS basic benefits is authorized under paragraph (a) of this section, the collection will be made in accordance with this part.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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