Fix FEDVIP Age Act
Fix FEDVIP Age Act
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# Fix FEDVIP Age Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Fix FEDVIP Age Act would modify healthcare coverage rules for federal employees' children. FEDVIP (Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program) currently covers dependent children up to a certain age. This bill would likely extend or adjust the age limits for when children can remain on their parents' dental and vision insurance plans, similar to how the Affordable Care Act allows children to stay on health insurance until age 26. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit federal employees and their families by potentially allowing adult children to maintain dental and vision coverage longer than current rules permit.
It could also affect the federal employees' benefits system and related costs. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1287) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No further action has been taken at this time. *Note: The specific age changes proposed are not detailed in the available bill information. For exact provisions, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed.*.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.