Dental & Vision

In 2017, when is Open Season? View more

Monday November 13, 2017 - Monday December 11, 2017.

Each year, Open Season runs from the Monday of the second full workweek in November through the Monday of the second full workweek in December.
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How do I change my name and/or address in my plan's system? View more

You must contact BENEFEDS in order to change your name and/or address: www.benefeds.com or 1-877-888-3337, TTY 1-977-889-5680.
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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.
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Can I have dental insurance only, or vision insurance only, or do I have to choose both dental and vision? View more

You may select one or both or neither.
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How do the FEDVIP plans differ from the dental and vision benefits FEHB plans provide as part of the FEHB benefits package? View more

FEHB and FEDVIP are separate programs. While some FEHB plans offer dental or vision benefits as part of their benefit package, only those carriers under contract to OPM are FEDVIP plans. FEDVIP plans offer comprehensive dental and vision benefits.

FEDVIP is not part of the FEHB program, and it is different from any supplementary dental and vision product your FEHB plan may offer.
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What services do dental plans include? View more
Dental plans provide a comprehensive range of services, including the following:
- Class A (Basic) services, which include oral examinations, prophylaxis, diagnostic evaluations, sealants and x-rays.
- Class B (Intermediate) services, which include restorative procedures such as fillings, prefabricated stainless steel crowns, periodontal scaling, tooth extractions, and denture adjustments.
- Class C (Major) services, which include endodontic services such as root canals, periodontal services such as gingivectomy, major restorative services such as crowns, oral surgery, bridges and prosthodontic services such as complete dentures.
- Class D (Orthodontic) services with up to a 24-month waiting period.
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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.
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My mother lives with me. Can I cover her under my enrollment? View more

Unfortunately, parents are not eligible family members.
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Will my deduction continue to be pre-tax after I retire? View more

No, retiree pay premiums on a post tax basis.
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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.
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