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S 2409 108th Congress Senate Government Operations and Politics Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces reserves Dismissal of employees Federal employees Finance and Financial Sector Government employees' health insurance Health Health insurance continuation Insurance premiums Leave of absence Medical economics

A bill to provide for continued health benefits coverage for certain Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 11, 2004 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 16, 2004
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 801.
Nov 16, 2004
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Collins with an amendment. With written report No. 108-410.
Jul 21, 2004
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 17, 2004
Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security.
May 11, 2004
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
May 11, 2004
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides for continuation of health benefits coverage, effective March 1, 2003, for any Federal employee, who: (1) is enrolled in a Federal employee health benefits plan; (2) is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces; (3) is called to active duty in support of a contingency operation; (4) is placed on leave without pay or separated from service to perform active duty; and (5) serves for more than 30 consecutive days. Authorizes such coverage, and authorizes agency payment of the employee and Government contributions and any additional administrative expenses chargeable to the employee for such coverage, for up to 24 months after the employee is placed on leave without pay or separated from service to perform active duty.

Extends coverage of life insurance purchased under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) for up to 24 months for a federal employee who: (1) is covered by FEGLI insurance policy; (2) is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces; (3) is called to active duty in support of a contingency operation; (4) is placed on leave without pay or separated from service to perform active duty; and (5) serves for more than 30 consecutive days.

What's happening now November 16, 2004

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 801.

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