The Federal Benefits Open Season runs from Monday, November 10 – Monday, December 08, 2025.
During this period, employees have the opportunity to enroll, change plans or plan options, change enrollment type, or cancel enrollment in the following programs:
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
NOTE: Employees currently participating in FEHB and FEDVIP who have NO changes to their plan NOR to the list of family members, there is NO further action needed. Keep in mind, employees are responsible for ensuring that ONLY ELIGIBLE family members are listed for coverage.
FEHB - Family Member Eligibility Document List (286.62 KB)
SF2809-v2019 (1.75 MB)
Reminder: Employees participating in Federal Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS) Program MUST re-enroll for the upcoming plan year. Employees who are not participating can now enroll for the new plan year. This is completed online, with no paperwork to HR Office.
Are there any webinars to help explain health benefit options?
OPM is hosting Virtual Benefits Fair During Open Season. Explore your FEDVIP dental and vision benefits at the 2025 Virtual Benefits Fair to chat with carriers, review 2026 plan details, and get the information you need in one convenient, online location throughout open season.
Get answers to your questions
Representatives from all participating carriers will be available to take your questions during our four live carrier chat days:
Thursday, November 13, 2025
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
10 a.m.–5 p.m. (ET)
Visit BENEFEDS.GOV/WEBINARS to register.
What if my FEHB plan is terminating?
Click here for handout with steps to take.
FEHB-terminating (130.27 KB)