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Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance: Income Protection for Non-Work Issues.

This act establishes a voluntary short-term disability insurance program for federal employees. It aims to protect against loss of pay due to non-work-related injury or disability, family care leave, childbirth, or adoption. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premium costs.
Key points
Voluntary Insurance: Federal employees can choose whether to enroll in the program.
Income Protection: Provides financial support for short-term non-work-related injury, disability, family care, childbirth, or adoption.
No Pre-existing Condition Exclusions: Insurance cannot deny coverage or charge higher premiums due to pre-existing conditions.
Benefit Amount: Benefits are up to 70% of annual pay, capped at 70% of the GS-15 maximum rate.
Waiting Period Options: Employees select a waiting period (8 to 181 days), which affects premium costs.
Employee-Paid Premiums: Employees are responsible for 100% of the insurance premiums.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6932
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6932.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Voluntary Insurance: Federal employees can choose whether to enroll in the program.
  • Income Protection: Provides financial support for short-term non-work-related injury, disability, family care, childbirth, or adoption.
  • No Pre-existing Condition Exclusions: Insurance cannot deny coverage or charge higher premiums due to pre-existing conditions.
  • Benefit Amount: Benefits are up to 70% of annual pay, capped at 70% of the GS-15 maximum rate.
  • Waiting Period Options: Employees select a waiting period (8 to 181 days), which affects premium costs.
  • Employee-Paid Premiums: Employees are responsible for 100% of the insurance premiums.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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