HR 4040 · 106th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Long-Term Care Security Act

Introduced 2000-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 106-265.(2000-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Long-Term Care Security Act - Amends Federal civil service provisions to direct the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish and administer a program through which Federal employees and annuitants, current and retired members of the uniformed services, and their qualified relatives may obtain long-term care insurance through a qualified carrier (a company licensed to issue such insurance in all States). Directs OPM, without regard to statutes requiring competitive bidding, to contract with one or more qualified carriers to provide such insurance. Sets forth contract terms and conditions, including that the carrier participate in an administrative process to settle claim disputes. Provides for seven-year contracts. Requires OPM, after a certain period, to recommend to specified congressional committees whether the insurance program should be continued. Requires each master insurance contract to include full portability of benefits. Makes insured individuals responsible for 100 percent of the charges of coverage and allows individuals to have amounts withheld from pay for their coverage and coverage for qualified relatives. Requires each carrier to maintain a separate accoun…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 4040, Long-Term Care Security Act

Apr 6, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Government Reform on March 30, 2000

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H.R. 4040, Long-Term Care Security Act and the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act

Aug 17, 2000

Pay-as-you-go estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 27, 2000.

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Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans