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Federal Health Insurance Plan Opens For Retired Workers
The Civil Service Commission is building the system for a government funded health insurance plan for retired federal employees and survivors. Eligible groups include those who retired before July 1960 after 12 years of service or as disability, and survivors of retirees with at least five years in government service. Registration runs March 1 to May 31 1961 with monthly government contributions up to 6 for families and 3 for singles. Participants may join the government wide plan or maintain existing coverage. non government plans must be licensed in all states. Amended coverage starts July 1 1961 and annuitants are cautioned not to drop current coverage before then.
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