HR 3384 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employees Benefits Improvement Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-09-19· Sponsored by Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]· House

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Latest: Veto Message and Bill Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1986-01-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employees Benefits Improvement Act of 1985 - Amends current law with respect to amounts held in contingency reserves under the Employees Health Benefits Fund to change from "employees" to "enrollees" those persons eligible for rebates from such reserves. Increases the maximum Government contribution for an enrollee in the Federal Employee Health Benefit Plan from 75 to 100 percent of the subscription charge. Reinstates contracting authority under the plan for health services for medically underserved populations. Eliminates the requirement of three medical specialties for group-practice prepayment plans. Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to report, by March 1, 1986, to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service and the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs on: (1) the adequacy of current sources in assisting individuals in making an informed choice for a health plan; and (2) authorizing direct reimbursement for services provided by nonphysician health practitioners. Directs OPM to provide a three week period during which enrollees in health benefits plans may change or cancel their enrollments before any contract term in which the rates or benefi…

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Cosponsors (12)

8 Democrats4 Republicans