H.R. 496 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to include medical foods as a specific item for which coverage may be provided under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

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Amends Federal civil service law to include under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program medical foods (as defined by the Orphan Drug Act) as a specific supplemental benefit item for which coverage may be provided.

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1997-01-21
Introduced in House
1997-01-21
Introduced in House
1997-01-21
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
1997-01-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to include medical foods as a specific item for which coverage may be provided under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

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