22 U.S.C. § 2740
Section 2740 · Career intermission program adjustment to enhance retention
Amended 1 time on record
(a) Authority to extend Federal Employee Health Benefit coverage
The Secretary and Administrator are authorized to offer employees the option of extending Federal Employee Health Benefit coverage during pre-approved leave without pay for up to 3 years.
(b) Responsibility for premium payments
If an employee elects to continue coverage pursuant to subsection (a) for longer than 365 days, the employee shall be responsible for 100 percent of the premium (employee share and government share) during such longer period.
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definitions
For definitions of "Secretary" and "Administrator" as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.