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H.R. 4997 (107th)

To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to allow the spouse of a Federal employee or annuitant to obtain health benefits coverage for self alone, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

21 June 2002

Last action

21 June 2002 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

Subjects

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Source updated

4 February 2025

Summary

Authorizes the spouse of a Federal employee or annuitant to enroll in a health benefit plan as an individual, and be provided the same Government contribution (and be subject to the same rates) as if an annuitant, as long as the employee or annuitant is not concurrently enrolled for self and family.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

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  2. 21 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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