U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

As a Federal employee, you are eligible to elect Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program coverage unless your position is excluded by law or regulation. Your agency applies these rules and determines your eligibility.

If you did not enroll during the 60-day period after your start date, you can enroll during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season (mid November through mid-December) or upon experiencing an FEHB-specific Qualifying Life Event.

If you are a temporary employee (your appointment is limited to one year or less) you will be eligible to enroll when you have completed one year of current continuous employment, excluding any break in service of 5 days or less. You must pay both the employee and the Government shares of the premium.

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