{"id":74810,"date":"2020-11-09T14:10:42","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T19:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21cpw.com\/?p=74810"},"modified":"2020-11-09T14:16:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T19:16:08","slug":"usps-annual-benefits-enrollment-period-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21cpw.com\/usps-annual-benefits-enrollment-period-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"USPS: Annual benefits enrollment period begins"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During the coronavirus pandemic, it\u2019s especially vital for USPS workers and others to have access to high-quality health care.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/p>\n

\u2022 You should review your coverage.<\/strong> The Postal Service wants you to evaluate your options to ensure you have the coverage you need without paying for services you don\u2019t. During the coronavirus pandemic<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s especially vital that you have access to health care for you and your family.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Making changes can save you money.<\/strong> Balance your benefits so you save money and maintain the health benefits you require. Most employees overspend on benefits because they don\u2019t take time to compare and contrast plans.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Several options are available.<\/strong> You can choose from a variety of health, vision and dental coverage options through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB), USPS Health Benefits Plan (USPSHBP) for non-career employees, Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).<\/p>\n

\u2022 You can explore your options online.<\/strong> Go to the Open Season LiteBlue page<\/span><\/a><\/strong> to review your health plan and find out what\u2019s available. You can compare multiple plans side by side through Checkbook\u2019s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, an online tool available on LiteBlue.<\/p>\n

\u2022 You can make changes online, too.<\/strong> To enroll or change coverage in FEHB, USPSHBP or FSAs, go to PostalEASE or call 877-477-3273 (select Option 1). Use the BENEFEDS site<\/span><\/a><\/strong> to enroll or make changes to your FEDVIP coverage and the FSAFEDS site<\/span><\/a><\/strong> to enroll in FSAs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 There\u2019s another way to receive information.<\/strong> USPS is continuing a service that allows you to receive open season information and reminders though text messages to your mobile devices. Sign up by texting BENEFITS to 21333.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Help is available.<\/strong> For assistance, call the HR Shared Service Center at 877-477-3273 (select Option 5). The Federal Relay Service number is 800-877-8339.<\/p>\n

The Postal Service will provide additional information and reminders throughout open season.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Source: USPS<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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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\u2019s what you should know: \u2022 You should review your coverage. The Postal Service wants you to evaluate your options to ensure you have the coverage you need…<\/p>\n

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