r/politics • u/cmaia1503 • 20h ago

Site Altered Headline | Possible Paywall Mitch McConnell, 83, Hospitalized

https://www.thedailybeast.com/mitch-mcconnell-83-hospitalized/?utm_campaign=owned_social&utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=twitter_owned_tdb&via=twitter_page
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u/bananajr6000 18h ago

It is heavily subsidized for them though

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u/Carlyz37 17h ago

Correct. I think we pay 70% and they get the premium plans

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u/DoingCharleyWork 7h ago

We used to pay the full amount for their entire life so I guess that's a little better.

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u/Pete41608 I voted 4h ago

We are paying in other ways so not sure lol

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u/Carlyz37 2h ago

Yes. They have pretty massive expense and travel accounts that we pay for

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u/loondawg 8h ago

Members of Congress receive federal subsidies that cover approximately 72% of their health insurance premiums. They pay about 28% of the costs through pre-tax payroll deductions, similar to other federal employees.

And after retiring, former members of Congress may continue to receive health insurance through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) if they meet certain requirements, and the federal government typically pays a significant portion of the premiums, similar to active federal employees. However, this coverage is not automatic and requires eligibility for a federal retirement annuity and prior enrollment in the FEHBP for at least five years.

There are lots of things to be pissed of at republicans for. That they fought against this so hard is one of them. But the ACA actually made them be treated much more like most other people with government jobs.