S. 973 · 116th Congress

Ensuring FEDVIP and FLTCIP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Tina Smith
Introduced
2019-04-01
Latest action
2019-04-01 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

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.