### Question
How does the law define covered person?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8432c*, **covered person** is defined as:

> any person who—


(1) transfers from a position of employment covered by chapter 83 or 84 or subchapter I or II of chapter 8 [1](#8432c_1_target) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to a position of employment with an international organization pursuant to section 3582

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

