Trump Administration Requests Federal Workers' Medical Records from Insurers
The Trump administration's Office of Personnel Management is asking insurance companies to hand over detailed medical records of federal employees and retirees. The request includes information about medical visits and prescription drug claims.
The Trump administration is requesting comprehensive medical data from insurers that cover federal employees and retirees. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) wants details about medical visits, pharmacy claims, and other health information.
This move is part of broader changes to how the Trump administration handles federal workers. Acting OPM Director Charles Ezell recently reminded agencies that newly hired federal employees can be fired without appeal rights through the Merit System Protection Board.
The administration has also introduced new hiring requirements. Agencies must now ask job candidates essay questions, though answering them remains optional. Hiring managers will review these responses when making final job offers.
OPM has asked agencies to provide lists of newly hired federal employees by specific deadlines. The administration is operating under new rules designed to give the White House more control over the government's 2 million civilian workers.
The medical records request adds another layer to the administration's oversight of federal employees, potentially affecting healthcare privacy for millions of current and former government workers.
This affects millions of federal workers and retirees who could see their private health information shared with the government. It raises questions about medical privacy rights for government employees.
Federal employee unions and privacy advocates may challenge the medical records request in court.
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