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New / Prospective Employees

Overview

As a Federal employee, you may be able to enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term care insurance. You can find information about each program by clicking on one of the links below. Each section includes common questions to help guide you to the information you need.

Choose a program to begin:

Health

As a Federal employee, you may be able to enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term care insurance. You can find information about each program by clicking on one of the links below. Each section includes common questions to help guide you to the information you need. Learn More

Dental

Eligible employees and annuitants can choose among 7 nationwide and 5 regional dental plans. Nationwide plans also offer international coverage. Learn More

Vision

Eligible employees and annuitants can choose among 5 nationwide vision plans. Nationwide plans also offer international coverage. Learn More

Life

We offer the largest group life insurance program in the world, covering employees, retirees and family members. Learn More

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligible employees can choose to enroll in up to three different flexible spending accounts during Open Season. Learn More

Long Term Care

Most Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees and annuitants, active and retired members of the uniformed services, and their qualified relatives are eligible to apply for insurance coverage under the FLTCIP. Learn More

Health

What benefits are available?

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program consists of different types of plans: Fee-for-Service with a Preferred Provider Organization; Health Maintenance Organizations; Point of Service; High Deductible Health Plans; and Consumer Driven Health Plans. How you obtain coverage or services and pay for it differs depending on the plan. However, benefits available under all plans include hospital care, surgical care, in-patient and out-patient care, obstetrical care, mental health and substance use care, preventive care, and prescription drug coverage. There are no waiting periods or pre-existing condition limitations under the Program, even if you change plans.

You can find more information in types of plans.

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