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H.R. 4829 (100th)

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family members, in order to ensure treatment consistent with that provided to similarly situated individuals under plans provided by private employers pursuant to amendments made by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985.

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Introduced

15 June 1988

Last action

16 September 1988 · Committee

Status

See H.R.5102.

Sponsors

Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1]

Subjects

Budget

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6 February 2024

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Summary

Amends Federal law to authorize Federal employees who are separated from service (for other than gross misconduct) and individuals who cease to meet unmarried dependent child requirements to continue Federal health benefits coverage. Authorizes coverage for former employees up to 18 months and for unmarried dependents up to 36 months at their own cost. Authorizes the Office of Personnel Management to prescribe regulations for continued coverage for certain former spouses, legally separated individuals, and members of employee organization plans.

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Timeline

  1. 15 June 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 July 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 July 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 September 1988

    Committee

    See H.R.5102.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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