Health benefits open season begins Nov. 11 Published Nov. 4, 2013 By Civilian Personnel Section KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Open season for Federal Employees Health Benefits runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9. For Air Force-serviced civilians, an open season enrollment or change becomes effective Jan. 12 and will be reflected on the leave and earnings Statement for pay period ending Jan. 25. The annual FEHB open season fair will be held Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Consolidated Support Building (Bldg 20245, Room 120). Health benefits provider representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss any upcoming changes for 2014. All federal civil service employees are authorized to attend the fair during duty hours, but they are required to be excused by their supervisors in advance. Brochures will be available at the fair. The Civilian Personnel Section will no longer maintain brochures in-house. You may also access the new cost comparisons for 2014 at www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp, www.opm.gov/insure/dental/rates/index.asp, and ww.opm.gov/insure/vision/rates/index.asp. Air Force civilian employees must enroll or make changes to their health insurance benefits electronically through the Benefits and Entitlements Service Team. The Employee Benefits Information System web application at the AFPC Secure web site at: https://w20.afpc.randolph.af.mil/AFPCSecureNet20/CheckPortal.aspx. You may also contact the Benefits and Entitlements Service Team automated telephone system at 800-525-0102. To enroll in Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, visit www.benefeds.com or call 877-888-FEDS (877-888-337) or TTY number 877-889-5680.