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Benefits Programs and Key Dates

During Open Season, you have the opportunity to enroll, cancel, or change your enrollment in a number of benefits pro- grams. The LiteBlue Open Season page (liteblue.usps.gov/openseason) provides more information, resources, and tools to help you evaluate your options and select the right benefits plan. To participate, you must meet eligibility criteria.

 

 

New hires can enroll…

Make changes during Open Season…

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 14 through December 12 (11:59 P.M. CST)

PostalEASE at ewss.usps.gov or via one of the following options:

n LiteBlue or Blue: Employee Self-Service Kiosk (available at some facilities);

n Call 877-477-3273, Option 1 (Federal Relay Service: 800-877-8339); or

n Mail the PostalEASE FEHB Worksheet to the HR Shared Service Center.

LiteBlue FEHB page liteblue.usps.gov/fehb

USPS Health Benefits (USPS HB) Plan (non-career employees only)

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 14 through December 12 (11:59 P.M. CST)

PostalEASE at ewss.usps.gov or via one of the following options:

n LiteBlue or Blue: Employee Self-Service Kiosk (available at some facilities);

n Call 877-477-3273, Option 1 (Federal Relay Service: 800-877-8339); or

n Mail the PostalEASE USPS HB Plan Worksheet to the HR Shared Service Center.

LiteBlue USPS HB page liteblue.usps.gov/uspshbp

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 14 through December 12 (11:59 P.M. EST)

n BENEFEDS website at benefeds.com or

n Call FEDVIP at 877-888-3337
(TTY: 877-899-5680).

LiteBlue FEDVIP page liteblue.usp.gov/fedvip

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 14 through December 12 (11:59 P.M. EST)

n FSAFEDS website at fsafeds.com; or

n Call FSAFEDS at 877-372-3337
(TTY: 800-952-0450).

LiteBlue FSA page liteblue.usps.gov/fsa

Annual Leave Exchange (ALE)

N/A

November 14 through December 12 (11:59 P.M. CST)

PostalEASE at ewss.usps.gov or via one of the following options:

n LiteBlue or Blue; Employee Self-Service Kiosk (available at some facilities); or

n Call 877-477-3273, Option 1
(Federal Relay Service: 800-877-8339).

LiteBlue ALE page liteblue.usps.gov/leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Automatically enrolled with a 5 percent contribution.

Make changes at any time.

PostalEASE at ewss.usps.gov or via one of the following options:

n LiteBlue or Blue;

n Call TSP at 877-968-3778
(TTY: 877-847-4385).

LiteBlue TSP page liteblue.usps.gov/tsp

Commuter Benefits Program

At any time.

Make changes at any time.

n login.commuterbenefits.com; or

n Call 888-235-9223.

LiteBlue Commuter page liteblue.usps.gov/ commuter

— Compensation and Benefits, Human Resources, 11-3-22

 

How Your Benefits Fit Together.FEHB: Comprehensive Medical Insurance, may include Dental and VisionFEHB and FEDVIP: Lower your out-of-pocket costs on dental and vision expenses with FEDVIP coverage in addition to FEHB coverage. FEDVIP: Comprehensive dental and Vision insurance.FSA & FEDVIP: When you have an FSA and FEDVIP, you can use money in your FSA to pay for your eligible FEDVIP out-of-pocket expenses and eligible expenses that your FEDVIP plan may not cover.Health Care FSA: You can put aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible health care services and items for you and your family that are not paid by your health, dental, or vision insurance.FEHB & FSA: Save money on eligible out-of-pocket expenses. FEHB, FEDVIP & FSA: Save money on eligible out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses.

USPS Open Season Virtual Benefits FairPlease mark your calendars for the Open Season Virtual Benefits Fair. The fair provides an opportunity to visit health care provider booths, attend webinars and download informative materials on your personal computer or mobile device.There will be live and on-demand presentations, live chats, and Q&A sessions with experts. Visit https://2022uspsopenseasonbenefits.vfairs.com to register. Participation is voluntary. Non-exempt employees may only participate off the clock or during authorized breaks.You can access the website 24/7.11/6: 10 a.m.- 2:00 p.m EST:11/14: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST11/22: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST11/30: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST12/6: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST12/10: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST12/12: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST

CHECKBOOK’S 2023 ONLINE GUIDEto Health Plans for Federal Employees and RetireesCHECKBOOK’s online Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants is available to all Postal Service® employees and retirees at no cost. The online guide provides:Real Cost Comparisons: See plans ranked by estimates of actual out-of-pocket costs.Layering of Information: Find answers by looking at a comparison of basic levels of plans or get more, detailed plan information using CHECKBOOKDental and Vision Plans: Evaluate FEDVIP plans available to youMedicare Integration: See how participating in Medicare as a retiree might affect your health plan decisions.

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Let’s Stay Connected. Sign up for the Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging today. Text messages will include important information that you need as an employee related to benefits, wellness, financial education and more.To sign up, text BENEFITS to 39369

Open Season 2022. Your HealthYour PlanYour SavingsIt’s all about the Benefits!November 14, 2022 - December 12, 2022.Scan the code for more information.




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