Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-110
§2740 Career Intermission Program Adjustment to Enhance Retention
Title 22 › CHAPTER 38 — DEPARTMENT OF STATE › § 2740
Summary
The Secretary and Administrator may allow employees to keep Federal Employee Health Benefits during approved unpaid leave for up to 3 years. If coverage goes beyond 365 days, the employee must pay 100 percent of the premium (both employee and government shares).
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Title 22, §2740
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(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.
Legislative History
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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.
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22 U.S.C. § 2740
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110