FEHB offers immediate coverage from the effective date of enrollment without a medical examination or restrictions because of age or physical condition. Click on Glossary for definitions of health benefits-related terms. For additional information under each sub-category below, click on the highlighted areas.
All employees are eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan, with a few exceptions.
Employees may enroll for self only coverage or for self and family. And unmarried dependent child regardless of age who is incapable of self-support because of mental or physical disability which existed before age 22. The employee should list eligible dependents on the enrollment form to obtain insurance benefits for them. The employing agency is responsible for determining the eligibility of family members. Proof of a state-acknowledged common law marriage must accompany the enrollment form.