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H.R. 1805 · 101st Congress · enacted

An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow Federal annuitants to make contributions for health benefits through direct payments rather than through annuity withholdings, to make a technical correction relating to the life insurance program, and to provide for the termination of life insurance coverage uniformly.

Became Public Law No: 101-303.

Latest official action 1990-05-29 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Allows a Federal annuitant whose annuity is insufficient to cover withholdings for health benefits to make direct payments to the Employees Health Benefits Fund. Directs the Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Postal Service to make a specified contribution from authorized appropriations for basic life insurance coverage on behalf of individuals who retire after December 31, 1989, are under 65 years of age, and are receiving workers' compensation.

Congressional Research Service · 1989-11-06

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