2011 FEHB Open Season Dates Announced
August 2, 2011
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially announced the dates for the
2011 FEHB Open Season which will run from Monday, November 14, 2011
through Monday, December 12, 2011.
During the open season, employees can take the actions listed below for the
Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS), Federal Employees Dental
and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Employees Health Benefits
(FEHB) Program.
1. Enroll in a flexible spending account --- a health care
and/or dependent care account, under the FSAFEDS Program. Unlike with other
programs, employees MUST reenroll in FSAFEDS each year to participate.
Enrollments DO NOT carry over year to year.
2. Enroll in, change, or cancel an existing enrollment in a
dental plan under the FEDVIP Program.
3. Enroll in, change, or cancel an existing enrollment in a
vision plan under the FEDVIP Program.
4. Enroll in, change, or cancel an existing enrollment in a
health plan under the FEHB Program.
OPM stated they will provide FEHB and FEDVIP premium rates for 2012 in early
October. Participants can find specific Federal Benefits Open Season information
on the OPM website (http://www.opm.gov) in
early November.
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