Meanwhile, the bill would continue several long-standing policies contained in
counterpart bills each year, including: a general prohibition on abortion coverage in
FEHB; a general requirement that FEHB plans pay for prescription contraceptives; a ban
on “lifestyle” and other training not directly related to an employee’s official job duties;
and a ban on releasing employee names and home addresses to labor organizations—
which could then use them for recruiting purposes–except under court order or with the
individual’s permission. The Senate has not yet drafted its version of the bill, but the two
chambers traditionally agree on those provisions as a routine matter.
