During the annual FEHB open season, anyone
eligible to participate in the FEHB program may enroll, change health plans or options, cancel your FEHB enrollment, and change participation in
premium conversion (waive or begin participation).
Outside of open season, newly eligible employees may enroll within 60 days of their becoming eligible for the program, members who move outside of the area covered by their plan may enroll in a different plan covering their new location, and OPM may announce special open seasons affecting members of specific plans only. There are also a number of other circumstances which can make you eligible to enroll or change your FEHB coverage outside of open season.
To Make Any of These Changes
Employees:
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Annuitants:
In early November, OPM will send you an open season package that will explain
how to make open season changes and how to order more information.
During Open Season, you may make changes by:
- Using OPM's Open Season Online system.
- Enrolling by telephone using Open Season Express by calling 1-800-332-9798.
- Calling our Retirement Information Center at 1-888-767-6738 (or 1-800-878-5707 for a TDD for the hearing impaired). Annuitants in the Washington DC local calling area should dial 202-606-0500 (or 202-606-0551 for a TDD for the hearing impaired).
- Sending us email to retire@opm.gov or regular mail to:
Office of Personnel Management
Open Season Processing Center
P.O. Box 4198
Iowa City, IA 52244-4198
When using this option, please clearly state your open season request. If you are making an enrollment change, be sure to tell us the plan you want, the type of coverage (self only or self and family), and the enrollment code. Remember to include your annuity claim number and social security number on your request. If you are choosing self and family coverage, we will also need your dependent and other insurance information as specified in the instructions mailed to you at the begining of open season.
Outside of Open Season, you may make changes by:
- Calling our Retirement Information Center at 1-888-767-6738 (or 1-800-878-5707 for a TDD for the hearing impaired). Annuitants in the Washington DC local calling area should dial 202-606-0500 (or 202-606-0551 for a TDD for the hearing impaired).
- Sending us email to retire@opm.gov.
To Annuitant FEHB Frequently Asked Questions
IF you receive an annuity from another retirement system, you can get FEHB
information by contacting: