House Bill 2400
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow individuals who are not Federal employees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 8, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2400
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill allows an individual who is not a federal employee to enroll in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, unless the individual: (1) is enrolled, or eligible to enroll, in a different public health insurance program; (2) is a member of the uniformed services; or (3) is not a citizen or national of, or lawfully present in, the United States.
An employer may make a contribution on behalf of such an individual, but no government contribution may be provided.
May 8, 2017
05/08/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
05/08/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:47 PM