Benefits Open Season Extended to January 31

Published Dec. 15, 2008

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico -- Because of some changes in policy costs, the Office of Personnel Management is allowing agencies to accept belated Federal Employee Health Benefit changes through January 2009.

And, because a change in FEHB enrollment may affect decisions regarding enrollment in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program, employees may continue to make enrollment choices for these programs through January, using the Open Season Web sites and call centers.

Belated FEHB changes will take effect the first day of the pay period that starts on or after Jan. 1, 2009, regardless of the date the belated election is made. Belated FEDVIP changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2009.