Correction of errors
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(a) The employing office may make corrections of administrative errors regarding coverage or changes in coverage. Retroactive corrections are subject to the provisions of § 870.401(f).
(b) OPM may order correction of an error after reviewing evidence that it would be against equity and good conscience not to do so.
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