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FedLife Podcast: 2026 FEHB, PSHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS – What Federal Employees Need to Know

By STWS
12/23/2025

In this episode, Dan and Ed break down the key updates for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program, Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) for plan year 2026. They explain premium trends, coverage changes, plan availability, and what federal employees and retirees need to know to make informed decisions during Open Season.


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FedLife Podcast (Ep.158): 2026 FEHB, PSHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS – What Federal Employees Need to Know

Join us as Dan and Ed break down the 2026 health, dental, vision, and flexible spending account updates federal employees and retirees need to know.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Premium trends for FEHB, PSHB, and FEDVIP and factors driving cost changes
  • Health coverage updates, including behavioral health, opioid safety, anti-obesity care, and pediatric/pregnancy wellness benefits
  • FEDVIP dental and vision changes, including preventive care updates and discontinued plans
  • FSAFEDS contribution limits and tax advantages for healthcare and dependent care accounts
  • Plan offerings for 2026 and which FEHB, PSHB, and FEDVIP plans will no longer be available
  • Default plan assignments if your current plan is discontinued
  • Open Season deadlines and enrollment rules for employees and retirees

Source Article:

https://stwserve.com/federal-benefits-open-season-highlights-for-the-2026-plan-year/

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