Connolly to hold open season workshop for federal employees/retirees Saturday, Nov. 15

To help federal employees and retirees navigate through the many changes in the 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts, Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold an Open Season Workshop tomorrow,  Saturday, Nov. 15. Open Season began Nov. 10 and continues through Dec. 8.

Here’s the schedule for the workshop which will be held at the Fairfax County government center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA.

10-11 a.m.
·      Panel Discussion featuring experts on FEHB programs and available health plan options, including FEHBP expert Walt Francis, author of CHECKBOOKS’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees. Hosted in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
·      Representatives of various FEHB health plans and Medicare will be available to provide information and answer questions concerning plan offerings for 2015. Hosted in various Conference Rooms

Connolly was quoted in a press release as saying, “Many FEHB plans have benefit and rate changes for 2015 so it is important that federal employees and retirees know the details on how their current plans are changing and whether or not there is another option that better suits their needs,” Connolly said.  “With these possible changes, it is important that every federal employee and retiree review the status of their current coverage.”

Connolly urged every federal employee and retiree, as well as survivor and former spouse annuitants to make sure they review their FEHB plan coverage and other benefits before Open Season ends on Dec. 8.  “Federal employees, retirees, and annuitants who have questions or want to make sure that they have the coverage they need and want under the FEHB plans are welcome to attend my Open Season Workshop on November 15” he said.

Federal employees seeking further information about FEHB plans can visit OPM’s FEHB Open Season website at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/openseason/ .

The OPM website contains detailed information about FEHB plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts for federal employees and dependents.  The site also provides links to frequently asked questions and other information that federal employees and retirees might need to help them make decisions about their current and future coverage.

Federal employees, retirees, or annuitants seeking more information about the Open Season workshop may call Connolly’s District Office at 703-256-3071.