PHMSA - Benefits

Benefits

The Federal government offers one of the most comprehensive benefits programs to promote the health and well-being of its employees and their families. Physical and mental well-being are key components of a healthy workforce. Beyond offering comprehensive health benefits, the Federal Government provides support and assistance to help employees enhance mental and physical well-being, prevent health problems, engage in health-promoting behaviors, and find assistance and support in times of need.

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)

Federal employees, retirees, and their survivors enjoy the widest selection of health plans in the country. You can choose from among Fee-for-Service (FFS) plans, and their Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), or Plans offering a Point of Service (POS) Product, or Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) if you live (or sometimes if you work) within the area serviced by the plan.

Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)

Employee Assistance Program

This program provides a helping hand for dealing with personal problems and stresses and offers confidential assistance related to substance abuse.

Employee Assistance Program

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) The Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004 established arrangements under which supplemental dental and vision benefits are available to federal employees, retirees, and their dependents.

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

Federal Employee's Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)

World's largest group life insurance program, covering over 4 million Federal employees, retirees, and family members.

Federal Employee's Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Federal employees can elect to participate in the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFEDS). FSAFEDS offers two different FSAs: a health care flexible spending account, and a dependent care flexible spending account.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement

	Retirement Information
	Information about retirement and retirement services, online tools, forms, publications, and pamphlets.

	Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
	The TSP is a retirement savings plan for civilians who are employed by the United States Government and members of the uniformed services.

Long-Term Care Insurance

The only Congressionally authorized long term care insurance program for current and retired Federal government employees and their families.

Long-Term Care Insurance (OPM)

Fare Subsidy

PHMSA HQ employees receive up to $105 per month towards the cost of commuting costs by public mass transportation.