- Health Care Plans
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plans
How to Enroll in a Health Care Plan
It’s easy. Simply sign up during Annual Open Season which happens between November 11th and December 9th, 2024. Just make sure you’re enrolled by midnight on the final day.
If you are a new hire, you have 60 days from your start date to enroll.
Still need some help? We’ve got you covered.
Step 1: Select a Health Plan
Review the Health Plan Options and select the plan you wish to enroll in. Consider which plan best meets your needs and who will be covered by your plan: Self, Self +1 or Self + Family.
If you want to keep your current plan, you will be automatically renewed.
Step 2: Select Enrollment Code
Select a health plan and who will be covered to see enrollment codes.
Step 3: Enroll With Ease
Step 4: Use Your Member Resources
UnitedHealthcare membership includes many valuable resources aimed at everything from helping you understand and use your health plan to saving money and living a healthier life.
Among those resources are:
How to Enroll in the Retiree Advantage Plan
It’s easy. Simply sign up for a qualifying UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB enrollment code during OPM’s annual Open Season which happens between November 11th and December 9th, 2024. Just make sure you’re enrolled by midnight on the final day.
Still need some help? We’ve got you covered.
Step 1: Enroll in a qualifying UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB Plan
Retiree Advantage Plan Enrollment
If you are already retired, enrolled in Medicare Parts A&B and a member of one of the qualifying UnitedHealthcare FEHB plans (eligible enrollment codes AS, JP, L9 , LR, VD, WF, Y8), or PSHB plans (eligible enrollment codes JY, KE), you can elect the UnitedHealthcare Retiree Advantage enhanced level of benefits at any time throughout the year.
If you are not yet a member of a qualifying UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB Plan, you’ll first need to fill out the online election form or call the OPM Retirement Information Center. Federal retirees should visit retireefehb.opm.gov or call 1-888-767-6738 to enroll in a participating FEHB enrollment code. Postal retirees should visit health-benefits.opm.gov/pshb or call 1-844-451-1261 to enroll in a participating PSHB enrollment code. Participating FEHB plan codes include: AS, JP, L9, LR, VD, WF, Y8. Participating PSHB plan codes include: JY, KE. Please note: FEHB HDHP plan codes LS, LU and V4 are not participating plan codes for the Retiree Advantage plan.
Health-benefits.opm.gov/pshb is available starting November 2024 and 1-844-451-1261 is available starting October 28th, 2024
Please note these two items and dates are managed by OPM and are subject to change per OPM.
Do not suspend or cancel your UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB plan or it will cancel your enrollment in the UnitedHealthcare Retiree Advantage Plan.
Step 2: Enroll by Phone
Call 1-844-481-8821 TTY 711, and select prompt #1
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. local time, Monday-Friday
You may enroll in the Retiree Advantage plan at anytime throughout the year once your UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB election has been processed by OPM.
What Happens After Enrollment?
After you submit your enrollment request form, here's what to expect.
- We'll review your form and verify your eligibility.
- After you're verified, your application will be sent to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval. Please know that approval may take up to one week.
- Soon after, you'll receive your Quick Start Guide with member ID card in the mail. It includes details about your specific health plan benefits.
- Watch for your Annual Notice of Changes, which is mailed to you every year you're a plan member. It describes your benefits, and any changes to them, for the next calendar year.
How to Enroll in a Dental Plan
It’s easy. Simply sign up during Annual Open Season which happens between November 11th and December 9th, 2024. Just make sure you’re enrolled by midnight on the final day.
If you are a new hire, you have 60 days from your start date to enroll.
How to Enroll in a Vision Plan
It’s easy. Simply sign up during Annual Open Season which happens between November 11th and December 9th, 2024. Just make sure you’re enrolled by midnight on the final day.
If you are a new hire, you have 60 days from your start date to enroll.
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