FEHB Protection Act

S 4035, the FEHB Protection Act, strengthens verification processes for family members covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. It requires federal agencies to verify the eligibility of individuals added to a health plan due to life events (like marriage or birth) and conduct a 5-year audit of unverified family coverage using documents like marriage or birth certificates. The bill directly affects federal employees and retirees adding family members to their FEHB plans by ensuring only eligible individuals remain covered, with the Office of Personnel Management empowered to remove ineligible enrollees.