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

If you didn’t enroll when first eligible, you may enroll during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season (mid-November through mid-December) or upon experiencing an FEHB-specific Qualifying Life Event (QLE).

An open season enrollment is effective the first day of the first full pay period that begins in January of the following year. An enrollment based on a QLE is generally effective the first day of the first pay period that begins after your enrollment request is received.

You can find additional information in the FEHB Handbook

You may be able to enroll using the Health Benefits Election Form (SF 2809), a screen-fillable version is available, or through an agency self-service system such as Employee Express, MyPay, Employee Personal Page, or Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS). Contact your Human Resources Office for details. If you don't know where to find your Human Resources Office, see your supervisor.

Note: FEHB coverage continues each year. You do not need to re-enroll each year.

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