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Sec. 2 · H.R. 1597

Eligibility to enroll in FEHBP for fired civil service employees

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(a) Eligibility To enroll (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any individual described in paragraph (2) may elect to continue coverage under, or enroll in, a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Individuals An individual described in this paragraph is any individual who was involuntarily removed from a civil service position during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on January 1, 2026 and— (A) who was removed without cause; (B) whose most recent performance review was at least fully successful (or equivalent); (C) who was pregnant at the time of the removal; or (D) who was diagnosed with cancer during the 5-year period preceding the date of removal. (b) Contributions The Government and individual contributions for the health benefits of any individual who makes an affirmative election to be covered under such chapter 89 under subsection (a) shall be derived from any Federal funds saved by the activities of the United States DOGE Service (established by the executive order relating to Establishing and Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency, issued on January 20, 2025).

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