Welcome to NARFE’s one-stop shop for all your federal health benefits Open Season needs. Here you will find the information and resources necessary to make informed decisions about your federal health, dental, vision and flexible spending account benefits during the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season.
Federal Benefits Open Season Resources
Research Your Options With NARFE
Get help navigating your choices with exclusive resources for NARFE members. If you're not a member, never fear. When you join NARFE, you get access to Open Season and other webinars, NARFE Magazine, assistance from NARFE’s federal benefit specialists and much, much more.
Federal Benefits Institute Webinars and Other Resources
Ask fellow members about their experiences with coverage providers in NARFE's Open Season FEDHub community. (Members only, login required)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast November 2, 2023)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast November 15, 2023)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast November 9, 2023)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast October 12, 2023)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast October 24, 2023)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access.
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast October 25, 2022)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast November 3, 2022)
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast November 17, 2022)
NARFE members can watch additional Federal Benefits Institute webinars on demand.
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join today for access. (Broadcast October 28, 2021)
NARFE National President William Shackelford issued a statement in response to FEHB's premiums for 2024.
FEHB Plans for 2024
Explore OPM's Open Season resources to help you determine the right coverage for your situation.
Choosing an FEHB Plan
NARFE members will be able to view 2024 premiums and brochures for FEHB Fee for Service and Restricted Fee for Service plans as they become available.
Follow this link to enroll in, change, cancel or suspend your FEHB coverage.
Use OPM's tool to compare plans available in your ZIP code.
FEHB & Medicare
Explore how the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and Medicare work together to provide health benefits coverage to active or retired Federal employees covered by both programs.
FEHB & Medicare Part B
Many FEHB plans will offer Medicare Part B premium reimbursement or other incentives, such as pay, coinsurance or deductible waivers.
These publications provide information on enrolling as well as determining who pays first for care.
In this webinar, learn the pros and cons to adding Medicare Part B to your FEHB coverage.
Available on demand to NARFE members. Join for access. (Broadcast November 3, 2022)
FEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage
With the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, you have a choice of 12 dental and 5 vision carriers, so you can find the best coverage for your situation.
FEDVIP Plans and Premiums
Find out how to enroll in federal dental and vision benefits.
NARFE members can view the 2024 premiums and regions for nationwide and regional dental plans.
Find your dental rating region by state and ZIP code.
NARFE members can view the 2024 premiums and options for nationwide vision plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts
A flexible spending account is a pretax benefit account that’s used to pay for eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses that are not covered by your health care plan or elsewhere. Visit the FSAFEDS website for more information on flexible spending accounts for federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn about enrollment, eligible expenses and how to determine what you'll save with tax-free contributions.
Answers to your questions about health care spending accounts
Explore how you can save money with this pretax benefit account to pay for care of your loved ones.
Answers to your questions about dependent care spending accounts