Open Season is Here
November 11 – December 9
The 2019 Open Season for USPS employees runs from November 11 to December 9, 2019. During the Open Season period, you can enroll in or make changes to your medical, dental, or vision coverage. You may also enroll in health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Unless you have a Qualifying Life Event during the remainder of the year, this is your once–a-year opportunity to make any changes to these benefits. By taking time to select your plan, you can be confident that you have the right coverage at the right price.
To help you select the right health plan, the Postal Service™ provides all employees and retirees with free access to Checkbook‘s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees (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 costs and more.
Employees are also invited to attend a Virtual Benefits Fair, hosted by Long Term Care Partners, from November 11 through December 9, 2019. As part of the virtual fair, you can:
– Visit individual health, dental, and vision provider booths,
– Watch instructional videos,
– Register for educational webinars, and
– Review and save 2019 health plan brochures.
Participation is Voluntary and Off-the-Clock
From November 11 to December 9, 2019, you can register to attend the Virtual Benefits Fair on ltcfeds.com. For live answers to your questions, visit the Virtual Benefits Fair during one of three live carrier chat days:
– Friday, November 15, 2019
– Friday, November 22, 2019
– Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Chat times will be from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.
To access Checkbook‘s Guide to Health Plans and learn more about the Virtual Benefits Fair, visit the LiteBlue Open Season page at liteblue.usps.gov/openseason26. You‘ll also find a variety of resources to help you make the most of Open Season.
Once you are ready, make your selection online at PostalEASE from the LiteBlue Open Season page (liteblue.usps.gov/openseason26), through an Employee Self-Service Kiosk (available at some facilities), on Blue under the Human Resources tab by clicking “Benefits, Payroll Elections,” or by calling the PostalEASE Interactive Voice Response at 877-477-3273, option 1.
If you need more enrollment information or help using PostalEASE, you can contact the HR Shared Service Center at 877-477-3273, option 5 (Federal Relay Service: 800-877-8339).
Stay connected this Open Season by signing up for Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging (see SMS flyer below). Text messages will include important information related to benefits, wellness, financial education, and more. To sign up, text BENEFITS to 21333. If you opt in, you may incur the cost of using SMS text messaging (normal rates apply).
Benefits Programs and Key Dates
Checkbook’s 2020 Online Guide
Select the Right Plan for You – Compare your available options
As a federal employee, you have the ability to choose from the widest selection of health plans in the country. That can make selecting the right plan feel overwhelming!
To make the selection process a little easier, the Postal Service has subscribed to Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees. 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.
- See plans ranked by your specific coverage needs
- Compare limits on out-of-pocket costs
- See data on plan quality and enrollee satisfaction with each plan’s service
The Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees summarizes thousands of facts about the plans to simplify your choice. And it’s free to you as a Postal employee!
