Reference Materials
Reference Materials Overview
Federal Benefits FastFacts
The Federal Benefits FastFacts provides basic information about the Federal Benefits Programs administered by the Insurance Services Programs at OPM. We will issue FastFacts throughout the year so be sure to check back with us.
Federal Employees Health Benefits Handbook
The FEHB Handbook is a source of detailed guidance on the FEHB Program for both agency officials and enrollees.
Enrollment Form (SF 2809)
The Health Benefits Election Form(PDF file).
Frequently Asked Questions
See the answers to many questions about the FEHB Program.
Benefits Administration Letters
Keep up to date with the Federal benefits programs.
Quick Guide to FEHB, FEDVIP, FLTCIP, FSAFEDS, and FEGLI
The Quick Guide(PDF file) provides answers to 37 common questions and enables you to see the similarities and differences of these programs.
The FEHB Program and Medicare Booklet
This booklet answers questions about how the FEHB Program and Medicare work together(PDF file) to provide health benefits coverage to active or retired Federal employees coverage by both programs.
Patients' Bill of Rights
In March of 1997, President Clinton appointed the Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry (Commission) to advise him on changes occurring in the health care system. He asked the Commission to recommend measures necessary to promote and assure health care quality and value, and protect consumers and workers in the health care system. The Patients' Bill of Rights is the result of that commission.
Regulations
See the regulations which govern the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Legislation
Legislation for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
A Handbook for Attorneys on Court-ordered Retirement, Health Benefits and Life Insurance
Attorney Handbook to guide them through court ordered retirement, health benefits and life insurance.
Directory of Agency Headquarters Benefits Officers
A list of the headquarters level agency Benefits Officers.
FedFlex Plan Document
The FedFlex Plan Document(PDF file) that governs pre-tax programs sponsored by OPM, including flexible spending accounts (FSAFEDS), health benefits premium conversion (FEHB), and dental and vision insurance (FEDVIP).