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USPS: This is your chance to update your benefits

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The annual open season enrollment period runs from Nov. 10-Dec. 8. A variety of health, vision and dental coverage options are available to USPS employees during open season.

The annual open season enrollment period runs from Nov. 10-Dec. 8. A variety of health, vision and dental coverage options are available to USPS employees during open season.

Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program Special Enrollment Period (SEP)

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PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP) As part of the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, you may be eligible to participate in the PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Medicare Part B. The PSHB SEP applies to certain Postal Service annuitants and family members who were entitled to Medicare Part A, but not enrolled … Read more

USPS: Understanding health coverage types

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Do you understand the different types of health plans available to Postal Service employees? You can enroll in four types of plans during the annual open season benefits enrollment period: Health maintenance organizations, which provide care from in-network plan physicians and hospitals located in particular geographic or service areas Preferred provider organizations, which offer fee-for-service … Read more

USPS: Annual benefits enrollment period begins

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Open season, the once-a-year opportunity for Postal Service employees to make changes to their health coverage or choose a new plan, is Nov. 9-Dec. 14 this year. Here’s what you should know: • You should review your coverage. The Postal Service wants you to evaluate your options to ensure you have the coverage you need … Read more

NARFE: Bills introduced to ensure federal healthcare coverage during shutdowns

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Two bills introduced by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers would ensure federal employees and their families have health coverage during the government shutdown. The first is the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act, H.R. 2003 and S. 971, which would guarantee federal employees providing certain services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, such … Read more

USPS: New FEHB option available to employees this year

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You’ll have a new option when choosing your health coverage during this year’s open season: Self Plus One. If you’re currently enrolled in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage plan, you’ve always had the option of choosing Self Only or Self and Family for your coverage. Self Plus One offers coverage for you and … Read more