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HR 4829 100th Congress House

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family members, in order to ensure treatment…

Official title: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family mem… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family members, in order to ensure treatment consistent with that provided to similarly situated individuals under plans provided by private employers pursuant to amendments made by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985.

Introduced: September 16, 1988 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Business and commerceDivorceesFederal employeesFederal employees and officials
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 1988
See H.R.5102.
Jul 12, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
Jul 8, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Jun 15, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 15, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 16, 1988

See H.R.5102.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal law to authorize Federal employees who are separated from service (for other than gross misconduct) and individuals who cease to meet unmarried dependent child requirements to continue Federal health benefits coverage. Authorizes coverage for former employees up to 18 months and for unmarried dependents up to 36 months at their own cost.

Authorizes the Office of Personnel Management to prescribe regulations for continued coverage for certain former spouses, legally separated individuals, and members of employee organization plans.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5102 Related bill Federal Employees Health Benefits Amendments Act of 1988
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Sep 16, 1988
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 30, 1988
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jun 21, 1988
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jun 21, 1988
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4829: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family members, in order to ensure treatment consistent with that provided to similarly situated individuals under plans provided by private employers pursuant to amendments made by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4829/
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"H.R. 4829: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family members, in order to ensure treatment consistent with that provided to similarly situated individuals under plans provided by private employers pursuant to amendments made by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4829/.
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H.R. 4829, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4829/.
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[H.R. 4829: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow for the temporary continuation of health benefits coverage for separated employees and certain family members, in order to ensure treatment consistent with that provided to similarly situated individuals under plans provided by private employers pursuant to amendments made by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985.](https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4829/)
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