2007 Federal Employee's Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season; DD: 12/11/2006

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Washington, D.C. 20240-0036
http://www.blm.gov

October 18, 2006

In Reply Refer To:
1400-890 (WO-750) P

EMS TRANSMISSION 10/24/2006
Director’s Office Information Bulletin No. 2007-003

To: All Washington Office Employees

From: Director of Human Capital

Subject: 2007 Federal Employee’s Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season DD: 12/11/2006

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) open season will be held from November 13, 2006, and continues through December 11, 2006. During open season, any eligible employee who is not currently enrolled may enroll, and any eligible enrollee may change from one plan or option to another, from self only to self and family, or make a combination of these changes. Enrollees who wish to continue their current enrollment will not need to take any action during this open season. Open season elections/changes will become effective on January 7, 2007.

FEHB Open Season Guides are available through the FEHB website. The Guides give general descriptions of the benefits of each plan. In addition to the Guides, health plan brochures are also available through the FEHB website http://www.opm.gov/insure/health.

The 2007 FEHB Guide and the health plan brochures will also be available in the Human Resources Office, Suite 700 LS or from MIB, Room 5070. If you are considering a particular plan, you should consult the plan brochure for a complete description of benefits. It is also important to remember that only you can decide which plan is best for you and your family.

Employees wishing to enroll or change their enrollment can do so via Employee Express on 1-800-827-6254 (you will need your PIN #). Employees who make open season changes electronically via Employee Express and who do not receive new identification cards by the effective date of the change may obtain a letter confirming their coverage by calling the Employee Express Help Desk at 912-757-3030.

You may also complete a Health Benefits Registration Form (SF-2809). The forms are available from the Human Resources Office, Suite 700 LS or from MIB, Room 5070 and are also available through the FEHB website http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf2809.pdf.

The completed forms must be received by close of business December 11, 2006. If you are unable to submit your registration form on time because of circumstances beyond your control, you should contact the Human Resources Office at (202) 452-5072.

If you change plans, any covered expenses incurred between December 11, 2006, and the effective date of the Open Season change will count toward the 2006 deductible of the plan from which you are changing.

Questions regarding the FEHB Open Season should be addressed to Philesa Spencer on (202) 452-5072.

Signed by:
Authenticated by:
Marilyn H. Johnson
Robert M. Williams
Director of Human Capital
Division of IRM Governance,WO-560