Open Season Announcements
OPEN SEASON ALERT
Although the benefit open season is now closed, THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT HAS AUTHORIZED AGENCIES TO ACCEPT BELATED OPEN SEASON REQUESTS THROUGH THE END OF JANUARY. Belated open season requests cover the Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program (FEHB), the Federal Employees’ Dental & Vision Program (FEDVIP), and the Flexible Spending Account Program (FSA).
Belated enrollments can be elected as follows:
- FEHB - www.myPay.mil.gov
- FEDVIP - www.benefeds.com
- FSA - www.fsafeds.com
The Federal Benefits Open Season will begin November 10, 2008 and continue through December 8, 2008. The following programs will be participating: 1) Federal Employees’ Health Benefits (FEHB) Program; 2) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Program; and 3) Federal Employees’ Dental & Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). For additional information, refer to the Open Season Announcements listed below.
Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
FEHB Open Season - The next open season for the Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program will begin November 10, 2008 and continue through December 8, 2008. For detailed information, please refer to the FEHB Open Season Announcement.
Use myPay to enroll, cancel, or make a change to your FEHB enrollment.
All open season elections will be effective January 4, 2009. If you do not submit an open season election, your current enrollment will continue in 2009, subject to any changes identified in your plan brochure. Even if you are completely satisfied with your current health plan, please review your 2009 plan brochure and make sure you are aware of all changes made within your plan, including changes in premiums, coverage offered, and providers.
Federal Employees' Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
FEDVIP Open Season - The open season for the Federal Employees' Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) will begin November 10, 2008 and continue through December 8, 2008. . For detailed information, please refer to the FEDVIP Open Season Announcement.
Use the BENEFEDS Portal to enroll, cancel, or make a change to your FEDVIP enrollment. You may also enroll, cancel or make changes by calling 1-877-888-3337 (TTY: 1-877-889-5680).
All open season elections will be effective January 1, 2009. If you do not submit an open season election, your current enrollment will continue in 2009, subject to any changes identified in your plan brochure. Even if you are completely satisfied with your current plan, please review your 2009 plan brochure and make sure you are aware of all changes made within your plan, including changes in premiums, coverage offered, and providers.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Program
FSA Open Season - The open season for the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Program will begin November 10, 2008 and continue through December 8, 2008. For detailed information, please refer to the FSA Open Season Announcement.
Use the FSAFEDS website if you wish to enroll in a FSA for 2009. You may also enroll by calling 877-372-3337 (TTY: 1-800-952-0450).
All open season elections will be effective January 1, 2009. If you are currently enrolled in a FSA, your current enrollment will not automatically continue into 2009. To participate, you must re-enroll.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
TSP Open Season - The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) no longer has open seasons. You may start, stop, or change your TSP contributions at any time via myPay.
Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program
The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program does not have regular recurring open seasons. Enrollments and increases (OPM) in coverage are allowed outside of an open season. You may decrease or waive coverage at any time by completing an SF-2817 and forwarding it to your benefits contact.
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) does not have annual open seasons. So you really can't count on a future open season at any time soon. AND — there is no guarantee that any future open season will offer abbreviated underwriting. BUT — you do NOT need to wait for an open season! If you're in an eligible group (LTCFEDS), you can apply at any time, using the full underwriting application (LTCFEDS). Please visit www.ltcfeds.com for information.
