Human Resources

Corrections to Guides to Benefits

Below are corrections to the printed version of the RI 70-2, 2010 Guide to Benefits for Career United States Postal Service Employees, and the RI 70-5, 2010 Guide to Bene­fits for Temporary Continuation of Coverage and Former Spouse Enrollees. A corrected version of the electronic Guides will be posted on Blue and LiteBlue.

States Leaving the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Unicare Plan

 

Plan Name

State

3-Digit Plan Code

Unicare

Illinois

171, 172, 174, 175

Unicare

Indiana

171, 172, 174, 175

The following states have decided not to participate in the FEHB Program Unicare Plan. Enrollees in these termi­nating states who do not select another FEHB plan during Open Season will not have health benefits for 2010.

 

States Terminating Their FEHB High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

The following states have decided to terminate their HDHP. Enrollees who are active employees and want to continue enrollment in 2010 in an HDHP and/or make addi­tional contributions to the Health Savings Account (HSA) must change to another HDHP in the FEHB Program during Open Season or they will not have health benefits for 2010. For any questions or to consolidate HSA accounts, contact the HDHP HSA Fiduciary and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for guidance about tax considerations and penalties. The Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) cannot provide tax or HSA advice.

 

Plan Name

State

3-Digit Plan Code

Unicare

Illinois

721, 722

Unicare

Indiana

721, 722