Benefits Open Season Poster

November 14, 2016 to December 12, 2016

The 2016 Open Season will be held from November 14 to December 12, 2016. During the Open Season period, you can enroll or change your medical, dental, or vision coverage. You may also enroll in health and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Unless you have a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) during the remainder of the year, this is your once-a-year opportunity to make any changes to these benefits. Only when you take the time to select the right health plan for you, can you be confident that you have the right coverage at the right price.

To help you select the right health plan, the Postal Service now provides all employees and retirees FREE access to Checkbook‘s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees (https://liteblue.usps.gov/planselection/). This online tool takes you through a few simple steps to find the best health plan for you and your family. Find every plan available to you ranked by estimated out-of-pocket costs and more.

Employees are also invited to attend a Virtual Benefits Fair, hosted by Long Term Care Partners, from November 14, 2016, through December 12, 2016. As part of the virtual fair you can:

n Visit individual health, dental, and vision provider booths;

n Watch instructional videos;

n Register for educational webinars; and

n Review and save 2017 health plan brochures.

Participation is Voluntary and Off-the-Clock

Register to attend the Virtual Benefits Fair on https://www.ltcfeds.com/ anytime during Open Season, from November 14 to December 12, 2016.

For live answers to your questions, visit the Virtual Benefits Fair during one of two live carrier chat days:

Monday, November 14, 2016 Wednesday, December 7, 2016
10 a.m.–5 p.m. EST 10 a.m.–5 p.m. EST

If you need technical assistance, please contact Tyler Willson at twillson@ltcpartners.com.

To access Checkbook‘s Guide to Health Plans and learn more about the Virtual Benefits Fair, visit the LiteBlue Open Season page (https://liteblue.usps.gov/openseason26). You‘ll also find a variety of resources to help you make the most of Open Season.

Once you’re ready to make your selection, go to PostalEASE from the LiteBlue Open Season page at https://liteblue.usps.gov/openseason26, an Employee Self-Service Kiosk (available at some facilities), Blue, or by calling the HR Shared Service Center at 877-477-3273, option 1; (TTY 866-260-7507).

This Open Season, be active and take action regarding your health benefits.

Please Post on All Bulletin Boards Through December 12, 2016.