### Question
What does initial participating carrier mean?


### Answer
**Initial participating carrier** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 8903c*:

> a carrier that enters into a contract with the Office to participate in the Program during the initial contract year

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8903c*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 89-HEALTH INSURANCE**

