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Trump Administration Proposes Access to 8 Million Workers' Health Records

4/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks access to medical records for more than 8 million federal workers and their families.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed requiring insurers to provide detailed health data.
The proposal raises privacy and legality concerns, and critics worry about misuse of sensitive information.
Insurers say the plan may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks access to medical records for more than 8 million federal workers and their families.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed requiring insurers to provide detailed health data.
The proposal raises privacy and legality concerns, and critics worry about misuse of sensitive information.
Insurers say the plan may violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).