HR 5995 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan Amendments of 1982

Introduced 1982-03-30· Sponsored by Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.(1982-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan Amendments of 1982 - Prohibits the Office of Personnel Management from entering into a contract for a discriminatory health benefits plan for Federal employees. Requires that Federal health plans: (1) include all benefits currently authorized as well as nervous and mental disorder benefits and alcoholism and substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation benefits; (2) provide equal coverage and benefits regardless of the nature of illness; and (3) pay all reasonable and customary expenses for medically or psychologically necessary treatment exceeding a specified amount to be paid by the enrollee.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican