Blogs
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.
Celebrating Awareness and Kindness: Supporting Children with Down Syndrome and Preventing Bullying
October is a special month because we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. These observances remind us that compassion, kindness, inclusion, and understanding are essential to building healthy communities where our children and their children can thrive.
Clearing the Air: The Impact of Smoking and Vaping on Your Lungs
October marks National Healthy Lung Month. This month is a time to raise awareness about respiratory diseases and emphasize how our behaviors, especially smoking, affect the health of our lungs.
Lowering Cholesterol Through Smart, Balanced Eating
National Cholesterol Education Month is every September. In last year’s Cholesterol blog, we discussed what cholesterol is, the rising statistics of high cholesterol in young adults, and steps to lower cholesterol. One of the steps to lower your cholesterol is to eat a healthy diet. Avoiding trans and saturated fats in processed and fried foods is a good starting place to lower your cholesterol, but what should we eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle?