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Open Season 2023

pen Season 2023

Open Season 2023

OPEN SEASON 2023 YOUR Health YOUR Plan YOUR SavingsIT’S ALL ABOUT THE BENEFITS!November 13, 2023 - December 11, 2023liteblue.usps.gov/openseason

Welcome LetterYour Benefits

Dear Employees,

Open Season is here! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your benefits. Open Season 2023 officially begins November 13 and ends December 11, 2023. The Postal Service is providing the following information to assist you in reviewing your benefits options for 2024.

You will find information about the following programs:

n Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB).

n USPS® Health Benefits Plan (USPS HB) for eligible pre-career employees.

n Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Programs (FEDVIP).

n Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

n Annual Leave Exchange Program (ALE).

n Educational material about how your benefits work.

You are also encouraged to visit the Virtual Benefits Fair throughout Open Season 2023. During the live event days, you can view live presentations and chat with specialists. Additionally, the Benefits and Wellness Team will host webinars throughout Open Season 2023 via Zoom. You will find detailed information about the Virtual Benefits Fair, as well as webinar schedules and how to access webinars and resources at liteblue.usps.gov/openseason.

On the website, you will also find a link to CHECKBOOK’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees. This tool will allow you to compare plans and help determine the best plan for you and your family’s health care requirements. Premiums are expected to increase this year, so now is a good time to review your coverages, costs, and needs.

For important updates throughout Open Season 2023 and beyond, text “Benefits” to 39369. Carrier SMS and data rates may apply.

Stay safe and healthy,
Your USPS Benefits and Wellness Team

Open Season 2023: Your Benefits Program

During Open Season, you have the opportunity to newly enroll, cancel, or change your enrollment in a number of benefits programs. 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…

To enroll or make changes, go to…

For more

information visit…

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 13 –
December 11
(11:59 PM CST)

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

n LiteBlue or Blue;

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 (pre-career employees only)

Within 60 days from new hire date.

November 13 –
December 11
(11:59 PM CST)

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

n LiteBlue or Blue;

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 13 –
December 11
(11:59 PM CST)

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 13 –
December 11
(11:59 PM CST)

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 13 –
December 11
(11:59 PM CST)

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

n LiteBlue or Blue;

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.edenredbenefits.com, or

n Call 888-235-9223.

LiteBlue Commuter page liteblue.usps.gov/ commuter

Description of Your Benefits How They Fit Together [D]

Description of Understanding Healthcare Terms [D]

Description of Understanding Types of Healthcare Plans [D]

Description of Checkbook's Online Guide [D]

Description of Finding the Right Health Plan [D]

Description of Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program (FEDVIP) [D]

Description of Flexible Spending Accounts [D]

Description Annual Leave Carryover/Exchange [D]

Description of USPS Health Benefits lan for Precareer Employees [D]

Description of Open Season Virtual Benefits Fair [D]

Description of Family Member Verification Annual Notice [D]

Description of Let's Stay Connected[D]

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