This bill allows federal 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). Eligibility applies to workers who meet specific criteria: they were removed without cause, had at least a "fully successful" performance rating, were pregnant at the time of removal, or had been diagnosed with cancer in the five years before being fired. The bill affects federal employees affected by recent workforce reductions and ensures they retain access to health insurance benefits. The government and employee contributions for this coverage would be paid from federal funds saved through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), meaning the cost would come from budgetary savings rather than new appropriations. The legislation applies only to removals occurring within the specified one-year window in 2025.
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