Understanding Your 2026 Federal Health Benefits Options: FEHB, PSHB, and FEDVIP

Understanding Your 2026 Federal Health Benefits Options: FEHB, PSHB, and FEDVIP

Article Excerpt: "...The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program remains the world’s largest employer-sponsored health insurance program—even after the creation of the separate Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program last year. Together, these programs continue to provide millions of federal and postal employees, retirees, and their families with access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage.

For 2026, the FEHB Program will feature 47 carriers with 132 plan options, while the new PSHB Program—covering postal employees and retirees exclusively—will offer 17 carriers and 75 options. ..."

Resource: www.fedweek.com

2026 Federal Health Benefits, FEHB,Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHB),FEDVIP, 2026 Open Season,

Senate Democrats block military spending bill as shutdown drags on

Article Excerpt: "...Senate Democrats blocked a $852 billion bill that would fund the Defense Department through September, rejecting Republican efforts to approve individual full-year spending bills as the government shutdown stretches into its third week.

The vote was seen as a litmus test for Democrats..."

Resource: www.washingtonpost.com

Democrats Refuse to Protect Military Pay During Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Government Shutdown, Government Shutdown 2025 (Democrats),

OPM | Open Season is November 10 – December 8, 2025

OPM | Open Season is November 10 – December 8, 2025

Article Excerpt: "...Please note: The Federal Benefits Open Season ends at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Monday December 8, 2025 for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS). Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHB) ends at 11:59 pm, per the location of your electronic enrollment system, on Monday December 8, 2025. ..."

Resource: www.opm.gov

OPM | Open Season is November 10 – December 8, 2025