What is the difference between FEDVIP and FEHB?

FEHB plans vary greatly in the amount and type of dental and/or vision services they cover. The FEHB plan is the first payor of benefits. FEDVIP is the secondary payor to any FEHB benefits.

What does Benefeds vision cover?

FEDVIP provides a comprehensive vision insurance plan to ensure that you and your family maintain healthy eye care. Plans vary in the other types of vision services they cover such as discounts on Lasik surgery, low vision therapy, prosthetic eyes, etc.

What does federal dental plan cover?

You can choose from 6 nationwide and 4 regional dental plans covering: basic services such as exams, x-rays, and cleanings; intermediate services such as fillings and extractions; major services such as crowns and root canals; and orthodontics services for dependents under age 19 and subject to a plan’s waiting period.

Who takes FEDVIP vision?

The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) is a voluntary, enrollee-pay-all dental and vision program available to Federal employees and annuitants, certain retired uniformed service members, and active duty family members.

Who is eligible for FEDVIP?

The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) is available to eligible Federal and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees, annuitants, survivor annuitants, and compensationers. FEDVIP eligibility has also expanded to include certain retired uniformed service members, active duty family members, and survivors.

What benefits does my FEHB plan cover?

– The Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) program provides health insurance to federal employees and their dependents. – Federal employers are eligible to keep FEHB after retirement. – FEHBs can cover spouses and children up to age 26 even during retirement. – FEHBs and Medicare can be used together to cover medical services.

What are the benefits of federal employment?

Along with salaries or wages, employee compensation in the federal government includes benefits such as subsidized health insurance and many more. Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of “family-friendly” benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. Each agency is free to offer its own benefits package.

What is a FEDVIP dental rating area?

FEDVIP dental plan premiums are based on where you live, your rating area. A rating area is a group of zip codes that corresponds to a particular rate charged by a dental plan.