Open season, the once-a-year opportunity for Postal Service employees to make changes to their health coverage or choose a new plan, begins Monday, Nov. 11, and concludes Monday, Dec. 9.
This year’s options will include the Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHB), a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) that takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Here’s what employees should know:
• If you currently have an FEHB plan, a comparable plan within the PSHB will be identified for you. You should review this plan to ensure it will meet your needs. If you are satisfied with the plan, you do not need to take any action.
• If your current carrier does not offer a plan in the PSHB Program, you will be enrolled in the lowest cost nationwide plan that is not a high-deductible health plan and does not charge a membership fee.
• If you are not satisfied with the plan that has been identified for you, changes can be made during open season.
• You can compare multiple plans side by side through Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, an online tool available on the MyHR website’s open season page.
A variety of health, vision and dental coverage options are available through the PSHB Program, the USPS Health Benefits Plan for eligible precareer and casual employees, and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.
Employees should log in to the MyHR website’s open season page to explore their options and find out what’s available.
The Postal Service will provide additional information and reminders throughout open season.