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Protect Your Heart, Know Your Family History
February is American Heart Month, which is held to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? The American Foreign Service Protective Association (AFSPA) is honoring American Heart Month by educating our members on preventative care and how their family’s history of heart disease can affect them.
AFSPA’S Dental Plans: Enroll Anytime!
Most people think that oral care is just about your teeth, however it impacts your overall health. Oral health has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, digestive issues, infections, and can have an impact on pregnancy. Oral health issues can also affect your speech, the types of foods you’re able to consume, and your quality of life.
Discover the Advantage of AFSPA’s Members of Household Insurance
In January, we are highlighting our Ancillary Insurance Programs (AIP). We offer six types of insurance under AIP, ranging from life insurance to travel insurance. You can find all the types we cover at afspa.org/aip. Wherever you may be located, you can enroll in any of AFSPA’s AIP insurance plans at any time. There are no open enrollment period restrictions. One of the truly unique plans we offer is Members of Household (MOH) insurance.
GLP-1 FAQs
For 2026, the Foreign Service Benefit Plan introduced a new requirement for GLP-1 medications for weight loss under a diagnosis of obesity. This change led to numerous questions from members and potential members during Open Season. We compiled the most common questions asked during Open Season Webinars about GLP-1s into this blog as an FAQ guide.
Discover What AFSPA Has to Offer!
The American Foreign Service Protective Association (AFSPA) has been devoted to providing a comprehensive set of health insurance benefits and other services tailored to the unique needs of the Foreign Service and other Executive Branch employees.
It’s 2025 FSBP Open Season, Make the Most of Your Plan
Open season has begun and will conclude on Monday, December 8, 2025. The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) has been committed to improving our coverage to meet your and your family’s health needs.