MEDICAL,USA: Agency headquartered in Washington, DC, that became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 1, 2003. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program.
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An agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response activities. FEMA&#8217s primary purpose is to coordinate the response to a disaster that overwhelms the resources of state and local governments. It works closely with these governmental bodies by funding emergency programs and offering technical guidance and training. In addition, FEMA administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and advises communities on building codes, emergency response, and floodplain management.
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US: An agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that provides a single point of accountability for all federal emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response activities. FEMA’s primary purpose is to coordinate the response to a disaster that overwhelms the resources of state and local governments. It works closely with these governmental bodies by funding emergency programs and offering technical guidance and training. In addition, FEMA administers the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and advises communities on building codes, emergency response, and floodplain management.

Government legislation for acquiring health services by federal agencies and subcontractors.

Federal regulations for obtaining health services used by government agencies and subcontractors.

Group health insurance program for government employees that provides medical services and hospital benefits. It is the largest employer-sponsored contributory health insurance program in the world. In some states, referred to as Federal Employee Program (FEP) .

Program for federal employees hired after 1984 or those hired before 1984 who switched from CSRS to FERS.

Act instituted in 1908 providing benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational illness to all federal civilian workers.