Financial and Other Problems Facing the Federal Employees Health Insurance Program
HRD-83-21
Published: Feb 28, 1983. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined a number of topics related to the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program to: (1) present the rationale and justification for the 1982 benefit reductions and rate increases in the program; (2) compare some Federal health plans to plans offered by some private sector employers; and (3) describe various suggestions to address perceived program problems.
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Federal employeesFinancial managementFringe benefitsHealth insurance cost controlInsurance companiesInsurance premiumsRatesInsurance ratesPrivate sectorFunding shortfall