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From the CEO – August 2026
As summer winds down, many of our members are taking advantage of the season to travel, prepare for a new school year, or transition to a new assignment. This month, I encourage you to join me in taking a few steps to protect your health, your loved ones, and your important member information. Whether you’re planning international travel, ensuring your family’s vaccinations are up to date, or preparing for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), AFSPA is here to support you every step of the way.
From the CEO – July 2026
As we move through the summer months, it’s a great time to focus on the tools and resources that support your overall well-being. This month, we’re highlighting the benefits of self-care through alternative treatment options available under the Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP), as well as the importance of reviewing your life insurance beneficiaries to help ensure your loved ones are protected. Taking advantage of these tools can help you protect what matters most while supporting your overall health and financial wellness.
FSBP Partners with LIPS Healthcare
The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) proudly welcomes our newest direct billing partner, LIPS Healthcare, located in the United Kingdom.
From the CEO – May 2026
As we step into May, we are reminded that achieving better health starts with having the right tools, resources, and support systems in place. This year, our theme, Better Tools: Better Health, reflects our ongoing commitment to providing you and your family with meaningful solutions that support your well-being at every stage of life.
Protected for Generations: The Ongoing Power of Immunization
The World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrating World Immunization Week from April 24 to 30. The theme for 2026 is “For every generation, vaccines work.” WHO chose this theme to remind people that vaccines are safe and have protected multiple generations over the span of 200 years (UNICEF). WHO and its partners hope that by celebrating immunizations, society will see the lifesaving power of vaccines to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. We must celebrate World Immunization Week every year to emphasize the safety of vaccines, the lives they have saved, and our ongoing efforts to make vaccines accessible to everyone.
From the CEO – April 2026
In this message, you will find a recap of our Annual Member Meeting, resources to support mental health during uncertain times, and new initiatives, such as the Senior Living Foundation’s Next Chapter Conversations series. Together, these efforts reflect our focus on providing better tools and resources to support your health, well-being, and peace of mind.
Mental Health Telehealth Resources for Members Affected by Current Hostilities
We recognize that recent events and the outbreak of hostilities in parts of the Middle East may be creating uncertainty, stress, and concern for many of our members and their families serving at U.S. embassies and posts in the region.