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This bill provides a pathway for certain former civil service employees who were involuntarily fired between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2026, to enroll in or continue coverage under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). Specifically, eligible individuals include those removed without cause, those with at least a fully successful performance review, pregnant employees at the time of removal, or those diagnosed with cancer within the 5 years prior to their removal. The government and individual contributions for these health benefits would be funded from savings generated by the newly established United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE Service), which was created by an executive order on January 20, 2025. The bill aims to provide compassionate support for vulnerable workers who have lost their jobs under potentially unfair circumstances by ensuring they maintain access to health insurance coverage during a challenging period.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1597/all-info