### Question
How is the term eligible individual defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8432* as the following:

> any individual who, after any regulations under subparagraph (A) first take effect, is appointed, transferred, or reappointed to a position in which that individual becomes eligible to contribute to the Thrift Savings Fund

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8432*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN**

