Every Open Season, the Office of Personnel Management encourages all federal employees and annuitants to review their health care and consider different enrollment options for the coming plan year of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.
Usually, just about 5% of feds end up making changes during Open Season each year. But during what’s left of this fall’s open enrollment period, OPM and federal benefits experts have said there are a few key reasons feds may want to pay even more attention than usual.
“During Open Season, we want to give enrollees the opportunity to review their coverage, compare coverage options and make the choice that is right for them — whether that may be to make changes or keep their current coverage,” OPM Acting Director Rob Shriver said. “This year, we’re proud to offer expanded benefits, including enhanced fertility coverage, behavioral health services and new resources for Postal employees enrolling in the new Postal Service Health Benefits program.”
