Sec. 509. Election of benefits
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Section 8116 is amended by adding at the end the following: An individual entitled to compensation benefits payable under this subchapter and under chapter 83 or 84 or any other retirement system for employees of the Government, for the same period, shall elect which benefits the individual will receive. An individual shall make an election under paragraph
(1)in accordance with such deadlines as the Secretary of Labor shall establish, which shall be a reasonable period after the individual has received notice of a final determination that the individual is entitled to compensation benefits payable under this subchapter. An election under paragraph
(1)shall be revocable, notwithstanding any other provision of law, except for any period during which an individual— was qualified for benefits payable under both this subchapter and under a retirement system described in paragraph (1); and was paid benefits under the retirement system after having been notified of eligibility for benefits under this subchapter. The Secretary of Labor shall provide information, and shall ensure that information is provided, to an individual described in paragraph
(1)about the benefits available to the individual under this subchapter or under chapter 83 or 84 or any other retirement system referred to in paragraph
(1)the individual may elect to receive. . Sections 8337(f)(3) and 8464a(a)(3) are each amended by striking Paragraphs and inserting Except as provided under chapter 81, paragraphs .