Click here to skip navigation
This website uses features which update page content based on user actions. If you are using assistive technology to view web content, please ensure your settings allow for the page content to update after initial load (this is sometimes called "forms mode"). Additionally, if you are using assistive technology and would like to be notified of items via alert boxes, please follow this link to enable alert boxes for your session profile.
Change Search Collection
Select a Search Collection:
An official website of the United States Government.

Frequently Asked Questions Insurance

Advanced Search

Dental & Vision

  • I'm not currently enrolled. When can I enroll? View more
    Eligible individuals will be able to enroll during the annual Open Season or after a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) that permits enrollment outside of Open Season. You must enroll through BENEFEDS at www.BENEFEDS.com. Those without access to a computer can enroll by telephone at 1-877-888-FEDS (3337), TTY 1-877-889-5680. Should you have any enrollment questions, please contact BENEFEDS at www.BENEFEDS.com or 1-877-888-FEDS (3337), TTY 1-877-889-5680.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Which FEDVIP plans are available in specific regions? View more
    The following dental plans are available in specific regions:
    • Humana/CompBenefits is available in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, parts of Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
    • Group Health, Inc. is available in all of New York, Northern New Jersey (counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union), Connecticut (counties of Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven), Pennsylvania (counties of Pike and Monroe).
    • Triple-S Salud, Inc. is available in Puerto Rico.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Will my deduction continue to be pre-tax after I retire? View more
    No, retiree pay premiums on a post tax basis.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Who is eligible to enroll in FEDVIP? View more
    Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees eligible for FEHB coverage (whether or not enrolled) and annuitants/survivor annuitants/compensationers (regardless of FEHB eligibility) are eligible to enroll.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Do Judiciary branch employees also use BENEFEDS to enroll? View more
    Yes.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Which FEDVIP plans can I enroll in if I live overseas? View more
    You can enroll in any of the nationwide dental and/or vision plans. These plans provide benefits for services received outside of the United States.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • If I accept a deferred retirement annuity at age 62, would I then be eligible for FEDVIP? What about MRA+10 retirees? View more
    If you are on a deferred retirement annuity, you are not eligible for FEDVIP. If you are retiring with title to an MRA+10 annuity and you postpone receiving your annuity, you are eligible for FEDVIP only when you begin to receive that annuity. You would not be eligible for FEDVIP during the time between your separation from duty and before actual receipt of your annuity.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Are premiums paid on a pre-tax basis? View more
    Premiums are paid on a pre-tax basis (premium conversion) if you are an active employee and your salary is sufficient to make the premium withholding. Pre-tax premiums are not available to annuitants, survivor annuitants or compensationers.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • What is the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)? View more
    President George W. Bush signed The Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004 into law on December 23, 2004. The Act authorizes OPM to establish arrangements under which supplemental dental and vision benefits are made available to Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees, retirees, and their eligible family members, and the law gives OPM broad contracting authority to leverage the purchasing power of Federal enrollees to provide comprehensive benefits with competitive premiums.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close
  • Are there different premiums for USPS employees? View more
    No, USPS employees pay the same premiums as Federal employees and annuitants.
    How well did this answer your question? Submit
    Submitting rating...
    Thank you for your feedback!
    [x] Close
    An error occurred while trying to submit your feedback.
    Please try again later.
    [x] Close

Refine by Subtopic

Unexpected Error

There was an unexpected error when performing your action.

Your error has been logged and the appropriate people notified. You may close this message and try your command again, perhaps after refreshing the page. If you continue to experience issues, please notify the site administrator.

Working...