2026 Open Season

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Open Season

November 9 to December 14, 2026

The Foreign Service Benefit Plan continually improves our coverage to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. Here are the 2027 updates.
 
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2027 Foreign Service Benefit Plan Premiums

Enrollment TypeENROLLMENT codeBi-WeeklyMonthly
Self Only401$143.75$311.46
Self Plus One403$429.35$930.26
Self & Family402$382.65$829.07

Attention Two-Person Families and current Self Plus One (403) Enrollees

Two-person families are NOT required to enroll in Self Plus One. They can opt to enroll in Self and Family (402) to save cost.

2027 Foreign Service Benefit Plan Benefit Enhancements and Updates

Your share of the bi-weekly premium rate will increase by $43.39 for Self Only, or increase by $171.39 for Self Plus One, or increase by $134.38 for Self and Family.

See back cover of the Plan brochure.

FSBP will introduce LiveWell Rewards, an enhanced wellness rewards program. The current Simple Steps to Living Well Together program will become LiveWell Rewards, with a redesigned and simplified approach that makes it easier to earn rewards for taking steps toward better health. The program will focus on preventive services, cancer screenings, chronic-condition management, and pregnancy-program participation. Members can still earn up to $400 annually.

See section 5(h), Wellness and other special features of the Plan brochure.

FSBP will auto-enroll newly Medicare-eligible members in the FSBP -Express Scripts Medicare® Prescription Drug Plan (PDP). This change is designed to help eligible members take advantage of lower prescription drug copayments and reduced out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.

See section 9 of the Plan brochure.

FSBP confirms a daily limit to massage therapy. Coverage will be limited to one massage therapy visit per person per day. The existing benefit limit of 50 visits per person per calendar year will remain unchanged.

See section 5(a) of the Plan brochure.

FSBP will transition members from several programs to other available health and wellness resources. The myStrength™ and AbleTo behavioral health programs will no longer be offered. Members will continue to have access to emotional and behavioral health support through FSBP resources, including Care Management, the Behavioral Health team, Teladoc Health stateside, and Lyra Health overseas, as applicable. The overseas Preventive Care Coach Program will also be discontinued because similar services are available through vHealth Worldwide.

See section 5(h) of the Plan brochure.

FSBP will add a copayment for inpatient hospital admissions and skilled nursing care in the United States, including Guam. Members using in-network providers will pay a $250 copayment per admission. For out-of-network providers in the United States, the copayment will increase from $200 to $500 per admission, in addition to the existing 20% coinsurance and any amount above the Plan allowance.

See section 5(c) of the Plan brochure.

FSBP will increase the catastrophic out-of-pocket maximum for Self Plus One and Self and Family enrollment. For in-network services, services received in Guam, and services received outside the 50 United States, the family maximum will increase from $8,000 to $12,000. For out-of-network services within the United States, the family maximum will increase from $10,000 to $16,000.

See section 4 of the Plan brochure.

FSBP will change the cost share for anti-obesity medications, including GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss. In 2027, covered anti-obesity medications will be subject to 50% coinsurance with no deductible at in-network retail pharmacies, Express Scripts PharmacySM home delivery, and participating Smart90® retail network pharmacies. Members obtaining these medications from out-of-network pharmacies outside the 50 United States will also pay 50% coinsurance with no deductible.

See section 5(h) of the Plan brochure.

The information here is a summary of the Plan’s benefits and features. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in our official FSBP Plan Brochure RI 72-001.

If you have benefit questions during the Open Season enrollment period, you may contact us by e-mail at presentation@afspa.org or call us at 202-833-4910. We look forward to bringing you these new and enhanced offerings beginning January 1, 2027.

2027 Plan brochures and resources will be available soon.

We'll make these resources available here to help you review and compare your options.

There are two ways to enroll in the Foreign Service Benefit Plan.

You must remember your enrollment code and the full name of the health plan.

Download and fill out a Health Benefits Election Form (SF 2809) and submit to your Human Resources office. 

Click here to submit your Open Season Enrollment question and we will get back you.  

Keep in mind:

If you’re already a member of the Foreign Service Benefit Plan and you are happy with your coverage, you do not have to do anything. Your coverage will automatically carry over each year.

Any Open Season changes you make to your health plan will take effect:

  • For employees, on January 10, 2027
  • For annuitants, on January 1, 2027

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