Open Workshops for Federal Employees Address Changes in Health Plans

In response to the changes in the 2011 Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) plans, Representative Gerry Connolly, from the 11th district of Virginia, will hold an Open Season Workshop for current and retired federal employees this Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center located at 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax.

"Most FEHB plans have benefit and rate changes for 2011, so it is important that federal employees and retirees know the details on how their current plans are changing and whether or not there is another option that better suits their needs," Connolly  said in a press release.

"Some plans are changing their coverage options or service areas, while others are dropping out of the FEHB program so it is important that every federal employees and retiree reviews the status of their current coverage."

There will be additional speakers, and representatives of various FEHB health plans who will be available to provide information and answer questions concerning plan offerings for 2011. 

Federal employees seeking further information about FEHB plans can visit OPM's FEHB Open Season website here.

Federal retirees, survivor annuitants, and former spouse annuitants can get additional information concerning their Open Season options here.

Both of these OPM websites contain detailed information about FEHB plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts for federal employees and dependents. The sites also provide links to frequently asked questions and other information that federal employees and retirees might need to help them make decisions about their current and future coverage.

Federal employees, retirees, or annuitants seeking more information about the Open Season workshop may call Connolly's district office at 703-256-3071.