The FEHB Guide for Tribal Employees |
The Guide includes summary information about the FEHB Program and gives details intended to educate and inform you about the choices available to you. The Guide lists the plans available in each state, premiums, selected benefits, health plan consumer satisfaction survey results, and links to other health plan quality indicators. |
Tribal Quick Guide |
The Quick Guide provides answers to over 30 commonly asked questions about the FEHB Program. |
Premiums |
You can find the monthly premiums, the total premiums, and the minimum amount your tribal employer must pay for each health plan. Be sure to check with your tribal employer as the rates listed reflect the maximum amount you will be required to pay. Some tribal employers may choose to pay a larger portion of your premiums (up to 100 percent). |
Health Plan Brochures |
Health plan brochures provide a wealth of information including the listing of covered services, benefits, and premiums. |
Compare Health Plans |
Enter your zip code and you can compare up to four plans on OPM's health plan comparison tool. |
PlanSmartChoice |
PlanSmartChoice is another health plan comparison tool. It assists you in deciding which health plan best meets your personal needs and estimates your total health care cost before selecting a health plan. |
Tribal Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Handbook |
The Handbook is a source of detailed guidance on the FEHB Program for tribal employers. |
Handbook Highlights |
The Handbook Highlights is an overview of the Tribal FEHB Handbook for tribal employers. |
Regulations |
See the regulations which govern the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. |
Legislation |
Legislation for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. |
Benefits Administration Letters (BAL) |
The BALs provide guidance on the FEHB Program. |
Tribal/Federal Workgroup Minutes |
The Tribal/Federal Workgroup assists with technical and operational details related to FEHB and FEGLI implementation. |
Consultation Documents |
Consultation documents for FEHB and FEGLI between OPM and Indian tribes, tribal organizations and urban Indian organization on FEHB and FEGLI implementation. |
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Legislation |
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Section 10221 of the Affordable Care Act incorporated and enacted S. 1790, the Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization and Extension Act of 2009, resulting in the addition of § 409 to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). IHCIA § 409 (now codified at 25 U.S.C. § 1647b) allows eligible Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to purchase Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage, rights and benefits for their employees. |