Bill · H.R. 1287· House(119-HR-1287)
Fix FEDVIP Age Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Fix FEDVIP Age Act," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to change the age limit for dependent children covered under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. Currently, the age limit is set at 22. This legislation would increase that age to 26.
Yes
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill extends dental and vision insurance eligibility for dependent children up to the age of 26.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides extended dental and vision coverage for young adults who may be in college or early career stages.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill extends dental and vision insurance coverage for dependent children from age 22 to age 26.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded coverage for young adults: Dependent children would be eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program up to the age of 26 instead of 22. This change is found in Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota