S-973 : Still Just a Bill

Ensuring FEDVIP and FLTCIP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

This bill prohibits the termination of federal-employee dental, vision, and long-term-care insurance coverage as a result of unpaid premiums or other periodic charges in the event of a lapse in appropriations that results in an employee being placed in a nonpay status. This includes supplemental dental, vision, and long-term-care insurance policies.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-01IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-04-01IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Dental care
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Hearing, speech, and vision care
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

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