This is the Federal Health Insurance guidebook


One of the benefits of working for the Government is the protection against the cost of medical care available to you through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. This following page contains choices for viewing information about your rights and obligations under the Program and describes its major features. The information may be subject to change because of statutory or regulatory revisions that take effect after publication. The Office of Personnel & Benefits can give you the most up-to-date information.

To aid you in selecting the health care protection best suited to your needs, you should review the most current FEHB Enrollment Information Guide and Plan Comparison Chart applicable to you as well as the official brochure for the health benefits plan or plans in which you are interested. These may be obtained from the Office of Personnel and Benefits or by clicking here.


Participation is Voluntary

Who is Eligible to Enroll

What the Program offers You

Cost of Enrollment

Types of Plans Available

Types of Enrollment

Enrollment of Former Spouses

Dual Enrollment

Opportunities to Enroll or Change Enrollment

Effective Dates

Identification Cards

Coordination of Benefits

Circumstances Permitting Continuation of Enrollment

Cancellation of Enrollment

Termination of Enrollment

31-Day Extension of Coverage

Conversion Rights

Temporary Continuation of Coverage

Cost Containment

Review of Claims

Table of Permissible Changes in Enrollment

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