Benefits Programs and Key Dates

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 9
through
December 14 (11:59 p.m.ET)

n PostalEASE at https://ewss.usps.gov/esymain.htm

n LiteBlue or Blue

n Employee kiosk (available at some facilities)

n Call 877-477-3273, option 1 (TTY: 866-260-7507)

LiteBlue FEHB page at https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/benefits/insurance/benefits_
insurance_fehb.shtml?

USPS Health Benefits (USPS HB) Plan

(non-career employees)

Within 60 days from new hire date for CCAs and MHAs or within 60 days from date of becoming eligible for coverage.

November 9
through
December 14 (11:59 p.m. ET)

n PostalEASE at https://ewss.usps.gov/esymain.htm

n LiteBlue or Blue

n Employee kiosk (available at some facilities)

n Call 877-477-3273, option 1 (TTY: 866-260-7507)

LiteBlue USPS HB page

at https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/benefits/insurance/benefits_
insurance_fehb.shtml?

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 9
through
December 14 (11:59 p.m. ET)

n BENEFEDS website at https://www.benefeds.com/

n Call FEDVIP at 877-888-3337 (TTY: 877-889-5680)

LiteBlue FEDVIP page at https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/benefits/insurance/benefits_
insurance_fedvip.shtml?

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

During 26th or 27th pay period after career appointment.

November 9
through
December 14 (11:59 p.m. ET)

n PostalEASE at https://ewss.usps.gov/esymain.htm

n LiteBlue or Blue

n Employee kiosk (available at some facilities)

n Call 877-477-3273, option 1 (TTY: 866-260-7507)

LiteBlue FSA page at https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/benefits/accounts/benefits_
accounts_flexiblespendingaccount.shtml?

Annual Leave Exchange (ALE)

N/A

November 15 through December 15 (11:59 p.m. ET)

n PostalEASE at https://ewss.usps.gov/esymain.htm

n LiteBlue or Blue

n Employee kiosk (available at some facilities)

n Call 877-477-3273, option 1 (TTY: 866-260-7507)

LiteBlue ALE page at https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/benefits/salary_leave/benefits_
leavesummary_annualleaveexchangepprogram.shtml?