### Question
What does eligible individual mean?


### Answer
**Eligible individual** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 8432*:

> 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&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER III-THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN**

