What Postal Service employees should know about the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program

Hi, I'm David Yoder, Senior Vice President, Federal Employee Program for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, we've had the privilege of providing medical coverage to U.S. Postal Service employees, retirees, and their families since 1960. This year, open season runs November the 11th through December 9th. This is always an important time of year, but with the introduction of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, or PSHB, we know many of you have questions about how this impacts your health benefits. We are proud to say that the Office of Personal Management has approved FEP to be a carrier in this new program. This means you will continue to receive the same FEP coverage you have today in 2025, but through the new PSHB program. That includes access to 2 million providers in the U.S., comprehensive prescription drug coverage, incentives and discounts, along with the best-in-class customer service. If you're a current FEP member, you will automatically transition to the PSHB version of your current FEP plan for 2025 coverage. You don't have to do anything if you want to keep the plan you have now. Your coverage under the PSHB will begin January 1st, 2025. You'll receive a new member ID card and information from us after Open Season ends. If you have any questions about our PSHB coverage or what you can expect in 2025, you can visit the dedicated postal section of our website at FEPblue.org slash USPS. Thank you for continuing to put your trust in FEP to deliver the health coverage you deserve.