Texas: Dubya

July 3, 2009 - 05:28 am
NEWS FEED: Bay Area Houston

Health care for members of Congress

If you ever wondered what your tax dollars are being spent on for health care for members of Congress here is a pretty good article about the subject. Congress has access to the same health benefits as all federal employees. And you pay for it!
The government's share of FEHB contributions was fixed in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The rule of thumb for congressional staffers and Cabinet members alike is that the government picks up 72 percent of the average premium toward the total cost of a premium—roughly on par with what a generous private-sector employer would offer. The employee pays the remainder via payroll deductions.