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H.R.2400 / 115th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow individuals who are not Federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 8, 2017

This bill allows an individual who is not a federal employee to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, unless the individual: (1) is enrolled, or eligible to enroll, in a different public health insurance program; (2) is a member of the uniformed services; or (3) is not a citizen or national of, or lawfully present in, the United States.

An employer may make a contribution on behalf of such an individual, but no government contribution may be provided. 

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Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] · R–CA

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  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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    1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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