ELM Revision: Special Circumstances Affecting Health Insurance Coverage

Effective September 12, 2019, the Postal Service™ is revising the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM), sections 525.1 and 525.2, to align with updates dictated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Other revisions include updating references to the Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) and the Self Plus One enrollment option. Although the Postal…

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OPM Announces a FEHB Program Limited Enrollment Period for Active Federal Employees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Wednesday, January 27, 2016 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will administer a Limited Enrollment Period for active employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. This Limited Enrollment Period will run from February 1, 2016 until February 29, 2016. “A record number of FEHB…

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USPS: New video explains Self Plus One enrollment type

Some Postal Service employees can save money by choosing the new Self Plus One enrollment option during this year’s open season.  Self Plus One offers coverage for you and one eligible family member you designate, such as a spouse or child. It joins two existing options — Self Only and Self and Family — on the…

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2016 FEHB Open Season – Premiums will rise by an average of 6.4 percent

Press Release – Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Open Season for Federal Health Benefits, Dental and Vision Washington, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today announced premiums for the 2016 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program will rise by an average of 6.4 percent. In addition, OPM is offering a new Self Plus…

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USPS: New FEHB option available to employees this year

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…

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