Health
Questions and answers
The premiums for the FEHB plan you are currently enrolled in are in the brochure you will receive from your plan during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season. The Guide to Federal Benefits is a comparison of the plans and their benefits and premiums. There are a variety of Guides targeted to specific groups of enrollees.
The average premium is recalculated every year.
Per FEHB law, the government will pay the lesser of: 75% of the carrier’s total premium, or 72% of the average premium. The enrollee is responsible for the difference between the government contribution and the total premium.
If the average premium increases, the maximum government contribution also increases.
The total premium is the same for all enrollees, but the Government contribution is based on your employment. Some agencies, such as the Postal Service, contribute additional money towards the total premium. As a result, the share you must pay will depend upon your employment status. All Guides are available on this website or through your Human Resources Office.