HR 4997 · 107th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

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.

Introduced 2002-06-21· Sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.(2002-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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