Is it true that Congresspeople get to keep their health insurance

[Raven]

after they leave office?

[hatrack]

1. Correct - I believe it's 3 House terms, one Senate term

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[Laxman]

2. There's A Link....

to a report that details the coverage options for Congress members here:https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029019443

OPM indicates that Members and congressional staff designated as working for an official office of a Member (hereinafter “staff” or “designated staff”) who purchase coverage through an exchange will have the ability to enroll in plans offered through FEHB in retirement, provided they meet the eligibility criteria to do so under 5 U.S.C. Section 8905. The eligibility criteria are generally the same criteria that all other federal employees must meet to continue FEHB coverage in retirement. The criteria are (1) eligibility for retirement from the federal government,11 and (2) continuous enrollment in a health plan offered under FEHB (or in the case of Members and staff,offered through the DC SHOP) for the five years of service immediately prior to retirement. To be clear, OPM has indicated that Members’ and staff’s DC SHOP coverage counts toward the five- year requirement.

[Alice11111]

3. Plus, exempted from any caps and preexisting conditions,

I heard. I think it was MSNBC. They wete making sure of that.