Connie Morella: “FEHBP is an outstanding program, but even among the best programs…”

On the recordOctober 5, 1998

FEHBP is an outstanding program, but even among the best programs, there is always room for improvement. The FEHBP is critically important to my constituents, and it is the country's largest employer-based health insurance program, serving the health care needs of almost 10 million Federal employees, retirees and their families. It is critical we continue its success. This legislation will attack fraud and abuse in the FEHBP program. Turning to section 5 of H.R. 1836, I want to make clear that my endorsement of the bill is based upon my understanding that nothing in the measure is designed to hinder the types of market forces which have made the FEHBP a cost effective health insurance model for other public agencies and private industry.

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Connie Morella

Maryland

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Discussing the importance of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and supporting legislation to improve it.

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Connie Morella: “FEHBP is an outstanding program, but even among the best programs, there is always room for improvement. The FEHBP is…”

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