Welcome, members of the uniformed services
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proud to welcome you to the Federal
Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
What’s happening?
On December 31, 2018, the U.S. Department
of Defense’s TRICARE Retiree Dental Program
(TRDP) will end. However, as directed in the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for
Fiscal Year 2017, certain TRICARE-eligible retired
uniformed service members and their families
will have the opportunity to enroll in FEDVIP.
As part of this change, FEDVIP vision coverage
will also be available to retired uniformed service
members and their families, and family members
of active duty service men and women.
Your first opportunity to enroll is:
Federal Benefits Open Season
November 12–December 10, 2018
The coverage effective date is:
January 1, 2019
Who’s eligible?
In general, retired uniformed service members
and their families who were eligible for the TRDP
in 2018 are eligible for FEDVIP dental coverage
and, if enrolled in a TRICARE health plan,
FEDVIP vision coverage, beginning in 2019.
In addition, family members of active duty
uniformed service members who are enrolled
in a TRICARE health plan are eligible for FEDVIP
vision coverage.
For detailed eligibility information, visit:
tricare.benefeds.com
tricare.benefeds.com
Why FEDVIP?
FEDVIP is popular among Federal employees.
The more than 3.3 million people already enrolled
give the program high marks for quality and
value. With 10 dental and four vision carriers
to choose from, and some plans offering both
high and standard options, FEDVIP offers great
flexibility when selecting the right coverage for
you and your family.
Dental plans
f Aetna Dental
®
f Delta Dental
®
f Dominion Dental
®
f EmblemHealth
®
f FEP BlueDental
®
f GEHA
®
f Humana
f MetLife
f Triple-S Salud
®
f United Concordia Dental
®
Vision plans
f Aetna Vision
®
f FEP BlueVision
®
f UnitedHealthcare Vision
f Vision Service Plan (VSP)
®
What do I need to do?
You don’t need to take action yet. However,
if you would like dental and/or vision coverage
next year, effective January 1, 2019, you must
select and enroll in a FEDVIP plan during the
next Federal Benefits Open Season. Open season
is your annual opportunity to sign up for FEDVIP,
and this year it runs from November 12 through
December 10, 2018. If you are currently enrolled
in a TRDP plan, you will not be automatically
enrolled in a FEDVIP plan for 2019. You must
enroll during open season.
Stay informed
Visit tricare.benefeds.com to sign up for updates.
We’ll notify you when new information is available
and key dates approach.
About FEDVIP
FEDVIP is a voluntary, enrollee-pay-all dental and
vision program that offers eligible participants a
choice between 10 dental and four vision carriers,
with some plans offering both high and standard
options.
About BENEFEDS
BENEFEDS is the government-authorized and
OPM-sponsored enrollment portal that eligible
participants use to enroll in FEDVIP coverage.
BENEFEDS also manages the billing systems
and customer service functions necessary for
the collection of FEDVIP premiums. BENEFEDS
is administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC,
with oversight by OPM.
For more information, visit:
tricare.benefeds.com
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TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) Transitions to FEDVIP
The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) sunsets on December 31, 2018. For continued
Federal dental coverage, you must take action to choose a dental plan for 2019 through the Federal
Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). FEDVIP also welcomes TRICARE
retirees and families who are not currently enrolled in TRDP. The Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) sponsors the FEDVIP program and has offered dental and vision benefits since 2006.
For the first time, retirees will have a choice of dental plans in which to enroll and cover family
members. FEDVIP offers a choice of ten dental carriers, with standard and high option plans, so
that you can choose the right coverage option for you and your family.
Key Facts:
You must sign up during the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season (November 12, 2018
through December 10, 2018) to have Federal dental coverage in 2019.
Current TRDP enrollees will not be automatically enrolled in FEDVIP.
Most military retirees and their families will have the option to enroll in self only, self plus
one or self and family coverage. FEDVIP will permit one enrollment per family so the
enrollee must choose the plan that best serves all of the family members’ needs.
Retirees can make direct post-tax premium payments from their retirement pay for their
dental coverage. If your retirement pay does not cover your premium payments, you can
pay for your dental coverage via automatic bank withdrawal. Credit card payment is not a
payment option under FEDVIP.
You can learn more and sign up for email updates at TRICARE.benefeds.com. BENEFEDS is the
government-authorized and OPM-contracted enrollment portal that eligible participants use to
enroll, and manage their family members’ coverage in a FEDVIP plan.
FEDVIP is popular among Federal civilian employees. More than 1.9 million people already
enrolled in FEDVIP dental coverage give the program high marks for quality and value. The
coverage offered by FEDVIP’s dental plans is generally comparable to the coverage offered through
TRDP. There are some differences under FEDVIP from plan to plan. Some FEDVIP dental plans
offer richer coverage with lower premiums than the TRDP dental plan.
In most circumstances, you can get the dental work you need as soon as your FEDVIP coverage
begins. In-network preventive services are covered 100%, and there are no deductibles when using
in-network dentists. Major services such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants do not have a
waiting period; however, there are plan specific limitations and restrictions. Some FEDVIP plans
offer orthodontic coverage without a waiting period, and without an age limit.
For continuation of treatment when orthodontia or other major services are in progress at the time of
enrollment, please see the FAQ section of TRICARE.benefeds.com.
FEDVIP Welcomes TRICARE
Families, Rerees, and
Families of Rerees
TRDP-to-FEDVIP Transion
On December 31, 2018, TRDP will end
and the Federal Employees Dental and
Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
will be available to certain TRICARE
eligible individuals and families.
Eligible beneciaries must make
a choice of plan and enroll during
the Federal Benets Open Season:
November 12, 2018 to December 10, 2018 (ES
To learn more about FEDVIP and
sign up for email updates, go to:
TRICARE.benefeds.com.
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Key Dates
October 2018
2019 FEDVIP plan rates are available
November 12-December 10, 2018 (EST)
Federal Benets Open Season
December 31, 2018
TRDP will end
January 1, 2019
2019 FEDVIP Plan Year begins
U.S. Oce of Personnel Management
Healthcare and Insurance
1900 E. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20415
Welcome to FEDVIP
The U.S. Oce of Personnel Management is proud to welcome TRICARE family members, rerees,
and their families to the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).
Background
The current TRICARE Reree Dental Program
(TRDP) will end December 31, 2018 and will
be replaced by FEDVIP dental coverage
opons.
Vision plans will also be available to eligible
TRICARE beneciaries through FEDVIP.
The rst opportunity to enroll in FEDVIP
is during the 2018 Federal Benets Open
Season, which runs from November 12, 2018
through December 10, 2018 (EST). Coverage
starts January 1, 2019.
Who is eligible?
In general, rered uniformed service
members and their families who were
eligible for TRDP in 2018 are eligible for
FEDVIP dental coverage, and if enrolled in a
TRICARE health plan, FEDVIP vision coverage,
beginning in 2019.
Family members of acve duty uniformed
service members who are enrolled in a
TRICARE health plan are eligible for FEDVIP
vision coverage.
For more informaon on eligibility, please
visit TRICARE.benefeds.com.
FEDVIP Insurance Carriers
There are 14 carriers available under
FEDVIP, oering benet choices and
network exibility.
DENTAL
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Aetna Dental
Delta Dental
Dominion Dental
EmblemHealth
FEP BlueDental
GEHA
Humana
Me
tLife
Triple-S Salud
United Concordia
VISION
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Aetna Vision
FEP BlueVision
United Healthcare
Vision
VSP
Frequently Asked Quesons
When can I enroll in FEDVIP?
You don’t need to take acon yet; however,
if you’d like dental and/or vision coverage
next year, you must select and enroll in a
FEDVIP plan during the next Federal Benets
Open Season, which runs from November 12
through December 10, 2018 (EST).
When does coverage begin?
If beneciaries enroll in FEDVIP during the
Federal Benets Open Season, coverage
begins on January 1, 2019.
What happens if I miss open season?
If you’d like dental and/or vision coverage
next year, you must select and enroll in a
FEDVIP plan during the next Federal Benets
Open Season. If you’re currently enrolled in
a TRDP plan, you will not be automacally
enrolled in a FEDVIP plan for 2019.
The only opportunity to enroll outside of an
annual open season is if you experience
a FEDVIP qualifying life event, such as a
marriage or a birth of a child.
What is BENEFEDS?
BENEFEDS.com is the approved site
for FEDVIP enrollment. BENEFEDS is
administered by Long Term Care Partners,
LLC, an OPM contractor.
Is FEDVIP dental coverage similar
to TRDP?
Yes. In general, the coverage oered
under FEDVIP’s naonwide dental plans is
comparable to the dental coverage oered
under TRDP. And, in many instances, FEDVIP
dental plans oer beer coverage and lower
premiums, with many more choices.
For more information, visit:
TRICARE.benefeds.com
FEDVIP Vision Coverage for TRICARE Military Families/Retirees
For the first time, most military families and retirees will have the option to sign-up for Federal
vision benefits. You can select from plans offered by four nationwide/international carriers
through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) sponsors the FEDVIP program and has offered dental and vision
benefits since 2006.
FEDVIP vision plans offer comprehensive vision insurance. You can choose a vision plan that
meets your and your family’s needs. FEDVIP vision plans offer coverage for routine yearly eye
exams without referral, low vision exams and aids, eyeglass frames and lenses (and contact
lenses instead of glasses) at many eye doctor offices and optical retail stores, plus discounts on
laser eye surgery.
You or your family members must be enrolled in a TRICARE Health Plan to be eligible
to enroll in a FEDVIP vision plan.
You must take action to have a Federal vision plan in 2019. You can enroll in a FEDVIP
vision plan during the 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season (November 12, 2018 through
December 10, 2018). Most military families and retirees will have the option to enroll in
self only, self plus one or self and family coverage for the 2019 plan year. FEDVIP will
permit one enrollment per family so the enrollee must choose the plan that best serves all
of the family members’ needs.
Retirees can make direct post-tax premium payments from their retirement pay for their
vision coverage. If your retirement pay does not cover your premium payments, you can
pay for your vision coverage via automatic bank withdrawal. Active duty service
members can complete a payroll authorization form to have post-tax payments deducted
from their paycheck. Credit card payment is not a payment option under FEDVIP.
FEDVIP is popular among Federal civilian employees. More than 1.3 million people already
enrolled in FEDVIP vision coverage give the program high marks for quality and value.
You can learn more about FEDVIP and sign up for email updates at TRICARE.benefeds.com.
BENEFEDS is the government-authorized and OPM-contracted enrollment portal that eligible
participants use to enroll, and manage their family members’ coverage in a FEDVIP plan.
