Dear Ms. McGettigan:
The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is continuing to examine the regulation issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in 2013 that enabled Members of Congress and their staff to purchase health insurance offered by a District of Columbia Small Business Health Options Plan (SHOP) exchange and receive an employer contribution.
The Senate has long requested information about OPM’s 2013 regulation. In 2016, then-Senator David Vitter and I requested material about the development of the regulation. On Aug. 16, 2017, I wrote to you requesting information and materials regarding OPM’s 2013 regulation. On Sept. 1, 2017, OPM provided documents consisting primarily of material already provided to the Committee. This document production is insufficient. The American people have a right to know how and why OPM exempted Members of Congress from the full impact of Obamacare. If OPM does not produce the entirety of the information and materials requested in my August 16 letter by Oct. 18, 2017, the Committee may be forced to consider the use of compulsory process.
In addition, to assist the Committee in better understanding the development and implementation of OPM’s 2013 regulation, I request that you make the following individuals available for transcribed interviews:
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Please contact Committee staff as soon as possible, but no later than Oct. 18, 2017, to arrange the transcribed interviews.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Ron Johnson
Chairman
Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
