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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 6, 2000
Same Insurance as Congress Act - Requires any carrier of a plan approved under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to offer health insurance to individuals who are not eligible: (1) to be enrolled in a group health plan; or (2) for Medicare, Medicaid, or Children's Health Insurance Program benefits under the Social Security Act. Provides that such coverage shall not adversely affect the coverage, contributions, or benefits of Federal employees and annuitants and their families under the Program. Allows a carrier to apply for exclusion from requirements of this Act. Terminates the provisions of this Act ten years after enactment.
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Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4] · D–PA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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