FEHB
Medical abbreviation · Health Insurance
| Stands for | Federal Employees Health Benefits (Program) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
FEHB stands for Federal Employees Health Benefits (Program), a health insurance abbreviation.
Health insurance program for US federal civilian employees, retirees and their families, administered by the Office of Personnel Management and offering a choice among national and regional plans. The government pays a substantial share of the premium.
Example: During FEHB open season she switched to a high-deductible plan with an HSA.
Usage notes
Created by a 1959 law and operating since 1960, FEHB is often cited as a model of managed competition. Starting in 2025, postal employees and retirees moved to a separate Postal Service Health Benefits Program. Enrollment changes happen during an annual "open season" in November and December.
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