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Trump Administration Offers $25,000 Buyouts to All HHS Employees

The initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce under the supervision of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walks to the House Chamber before President Donald Trump addresses to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has offered its 80,000 employees a $25,000 voluntary buyout with a deadline to accept by March 14.
  • This move follows similar buyout offers across federal agencies as the Trump administration works to significantly downsize the federal workforce.
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that staff reductions would target those not aligned with public health priorities, though experts warn cuts may hinder agency operations.
  • The buyouts are part of broader restructuring efforts led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to streamline government operations.
  • Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of staff reductions on HHS's ability to address ongoing public health challenges, including a bird flu outbreak and measles cases.