Am I Eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program?
- The Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program is regulated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Find out whether you qualify for this program.
The Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program is a system that provides health benefits to certain civilian government employees. The program is regulated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which is in charge of regulating all federal employee benefits, including retirement and health insurance.
All federal employees are eligible to receive FEHB coverage unless their job is excluded by law or because of a specific regulation. Discover more information about the FEHB and who qualifies for benefits under the program in the sections below.
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Am I Eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program?
In general, if you are a federal employee, you qualify for FEHB coverage unless your job is excluded for a specific reason, such as a law or regulation.
You qualify for FEHB coverage if your position is not excluded from coverage and you are:
- Appointed by a federal agency for service in cooperation with a non-federal agency
- Paid whole or in part from non-federal funds
Examples of Federal Employees Who May Qualify for FEHB
If your position falls under any one of these categories, you may qualify for FEHB:
- Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
- Your position transferred to a public international organization
- U.S. Commissioners
- Presidential Appointee
- Provisional Appointee
- Acting Postmaster
- Members of Congress and Designated Congressional Staff
More Information About Federal Employee Health Benefits
If you need more information about whether or not your position makes you qualified to receive health benefits under the FEHB program, ask your human resources department or contact the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
This agency supplies information related to healthcare and insurance and may be able to answer more specific questions based on your job and individual situation. You can also find out whether family members qualify and what benefits federal retirees may be able to receive.