It's time to enroll with GEHA medical
Everything you need to know to join GEHA
It's time to enroll with GEHA medical
Are you a current GEHA member?
If you are a current GEHA member who is happy with your coverage, you don’t need to do anything during Open Season. Your current coverage will carry into the new year. If you would like to change to a different GEHA plan, follow the steps below.
Are you new to GEHA?
If you're still running through your options, use one of our helpful tools to choose a plan that's right for you.
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It's time to enroll with GEHA medical
Once you have decided to enroll in a GEHA plan, you need to go to the Office of Personnel Management (opm.gov) website. During the annual FEHB Open Season (starts November 13 and ends December 11, 2023), anyone eligible to participate in the FEHB Program may enroll, change health plans, or cancel enrollment.
Outside of Open Season, new federal employees may enroll within 60 days of their becoming eligible for the program. There are a number of other circumstances which can make you eligible to enroll or change your FEHB coverage outside of Open Season.
Outside of Open Season, new federal employees may enroll within 60 days of their becoming eligible for the program. There are a number of other circumstances which can make you eligible to enroll or change your FEHB coverage outside of Open Season.
Find your enrollment code
First, please record the appropriate enrollment code for your selected plan option and family status below.| Plan | Self Only | Self Plus One | Self and Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate | 254 | 256 | 255 |
| HDHP | 341 | 343 | 342 |
| Standard Option | 314 | 316 | 315 |
| Elevate Plus | 251 | 253 | 252 |
| High Option | 311 | 313 | 312 |
For active federal employees
Contact your agency's personnel office to make your medical plan selection. You may be able to enroll online using your agency's preferred enrollment system:
Department of Defense
Department of Energy
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health and Human Services
U.S. Postal Service
Other Federal Agencies
You may be able to enroll online if your agency is participating.
For retired federal employees
If you are a retired federal employee or annuitant, you can enroll during Open Season three ways:
For Tribal employees
Tribal employees who are common law employees and meet FEHB requirements are eligible to enroll in an FEHB medical plan.After you enroll
When GEHA has been notified of your enrollment:
- You will receive an enrollment kit that includes a plan brochure and an enrollment questionnaire.
- Your health plan ID card will arrive in a separate packet.
- Standard Option and High Option members without Medicare will also receive a separate Lab Card® from Quest.
Make the most of your membership with GEHA digital resources
Register your GEHA account
Your GEHA web account offers you access to member-only services, like tracking claims and deductible and setting your communication preferences.Download the GEHA mobile app
The GEHA mobile app empowers you to access your account on the go, check claims and deductibles, find care and more.
Need help with changes?
Our enrollment department can help with:
- Address changes
- Changes in family status
- ID cards (replacing a lost card or printing temporary cards)
- Obtaining materials (forms, directories, or brochures)
Need faster service?
In a hurry to get new ID cards? GEHA will accept advance notice of your enrollment changes by fax.Fax us your completed and signed 2809 form at 816.257.3302
Our Benefits Advisers are available to help new shoppers Mon. – Fri. from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Central time.
Looking for dental plan enrollment?
Federal employees and annuitants can sign up through BENEFEDS.