From the CEO – September 2023
Welcome to September! This is a month of new beginnings and changes. The return to school, work, and daily routines may seem daunting, but it’s also a time of renewed focus and purpose. This is a great time to reflect on our goals and set clear intentions for the remainder of the year. Whether it’s adjusting areas of our lives that have fallen off track or simply embracing the calm before the storm, September offers a chance to recharge and refocus. Let’s approach this month with enthusiasm and optimism, knowing that great things are on the horizon.
AFSPA Closed for Staff Training & Development Day
Our AFSPA office will be closed on Friday, August 25, 2023 for staff training and development day
From the CEO – August 2023
With the kids heading back to school and August being National Immunization Awareness Month, there is no better time to get them back on a regular vaccination schedule with their physician.
FSBP Partners with Samitivej Hospitals
The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) proudly welcomes our newest direct billing partner, Samitivej Hospitals, located in Bangkok, Thailand.
FSBP Partners with NTT Medical Center Tokyo
The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) proudly welcomes our newest direct billing partner, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, located in Tokyo, Japan.
From the CEO – July 2023
From the CEO – June 2023
Welcome to the start of the summer! It’s the season to enjoy eating outdoors, tending the garden, hiking a trail with friends, going for an outdoor run, or enjoying a lovely day at the beach with family. Summer brings longer hours of daylight, which means more daytime to be outside to enjoy nature’s beauty and fresh air.
FSBP Partners with Cleveland Clinic Canada
The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) proudly welcomes our newest direct billing partner, Cleveland Clinic Canada, located in Toronto, Canada.
FSBP Changes to COVID-19 Test Coverage
Beginning May 12, 2023, and in line with guidance recently issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), FSBP will provide coverage for four (4) OTC tests per member per rolling 30 days. Members may purchase OTC tests and submit a claim to the Plan for reimbursement of up to $12 per test.
From the CEO – May 2023
Good physical health leaves a person feeling better in the long term. As the American Heart Association puts it, “Physical activity boosts mental wellness.” This month, I want to concentrate on these topics, which align with this year’s theme of Physical Health Leads to Better Mental Wellness, A Link to a Healthier You.