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About the Event

The 2022 Open Season runs from November 14th to December 12, 2022. During the Open Season period, you can enroll in or make changes to your health insurance, dental insurance, or vision insurance coverage. You may also enroll in health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and participate in the Annual Leave Exchange program (ALE).  This virtual event will provide an interactive experience with our health, dental, vision, benefits, and education partners – allowing unlimited access to information and comparison tools that will assist you in determining the appropriate care and coverage for yourself and family.  The virtual event is accessible 24/7 to view on-demand webinars and download videos or documents as needed. 

Agenda

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
10:00 AM
USPS Employee Open Season Webinar

This employee Open Season webinar will provide insight into the benefits that are available to employees and provide an overview of the topics that will be covered throughout the 2022 USPS Virtual Open Season Benefits Fair.

12:00 PM
USPS Retiree Open Season Webinar

This employee Open Season webinar will provide insight into the benefits that are available to retirees and provide an overview of the topics that will be covered throughout the 2022 USPS Virtual Open Season Benefits Fair.

Monday, November 14, 2022
9:00 AM
Benefits and Wellness Event Welcome

This welcome and introduction will provide insight into the benefits that are available to employees, discuss changes that can be made during Open Season, and provide an overview of the topics that will be covered throughout the course of the event.

9:30 AM
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This introduction to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will cover the benefits and assistance available to employees through the EAP. EAP is a powerful tool available to USPS employees and their families and is provided by the USPS at no cost. Learn how EAP can benefit you.

10:00 AM
BENEFEDS: Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program

This webinar will provide an overview of the BENEFEDS platform and explore the dental and vision plans that are available to FEHB eligible employees.

11:00 AM
Thrift Savings Plan

This webinar provides an introduction to the Thrift Savings Plan. The agenda focuses on the basics of TSP account management. Discussion includes types of TSP contributions, differences between traditional and Roth contributions, and a brief overview of TSP investment funds.

GEHA: Government Employees Health Association Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the GEHA health and dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

12:00 PM
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

The goal of this webinar is for you to fully understand the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) so you can maximize the value you receive from this important benefit. Learn about Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Expense FSA; how to enroll, and how to file claims.

Aetna Health Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the Aetna health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

1:00 PM
Medicare (presented by CMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)

This webinar will cover the basics of the Medicare program, including the various parts of Medicare, costs, how to enroll, and how Medicare coordinates with the FEHB program.

Aetna Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the Aetna dental and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

2:00 PM
Social Security Administration

This webinar will provide information on Social Security Retirement Benefits and how those benefits factor into your full retirement package.

Kaiser Permanente Insurance Plan

This webinar will cover the Kaiser Permanente health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

3:00 PM
Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Federal Health Plans

In this webinar you’ll learn how Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans can help you find the best FEHB plan, how to save money on your health care expenses, and dental care options available to you.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

This webinar will cover the BCBS health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

4:00 PM
USPS Health Benefit Plan (CareFirst BCBS)

This webinar will provide an overview of the USPS Health Benefit Plan available to non-career employees. Discussion will include plan information, the ShareCare platform, and how to maximize your benefits.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Plans

This webinar will cover the BCBS dental and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
10:00 AM
Benefits and Wellness Event Welcome

This welcome and introduction will provide insight into the benefits that are available to employees, discuss changes that can be made during Open Season, and provide an overview of the topics that will be covered throughout the course of the event.

10:30 AM
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This introduction to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will cover the benefits and assistance available to employees through the EAP. EAP is a powerful tool available to USPS employees and their families and is provided by the USPS at no cost. Learn how EAP can benefit you.

11:00 AM
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

This introduction to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will cover the benefits and assistance available to employees through the EAP. EAP is a powerful tool available to USPS employees and their families and is provided by the USPS at no cost. Learn how EAP can benefit you.

Commuter Benefits (Edenred)

This webinar will cover the commuter benefit program and explain how you can maximize the value that the program offers.

12:00 PM
Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Federal Health Plans

In this webinar you’ll learn how Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans can help you find the best FEHB plan, how to save money on your health care expenses, and dental care options available to you

United Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the United Healthcare health, dental, and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

1:00 PM
BENEFEDS: Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program

This webinar will provide an overview of the BENEFEDS platform and explore the dental and vision plans that are available to FEHB eligible employees.

Delta Dental Insurance Plan

This webinar will cover the Delta Dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

2:00 PM
United Concordia Dental Insurance

This webinar will cover the United Concordia dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year

Kaiser Permanente Insurance Plan

This webinar will cover the Kaiser Permanente health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

2:00 PM
United Concordia Dental Insurance

This webinar will cover the United Concordia dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year

Kaiser Permanente Insurance Plan

This webinar will cover the Kaiser Permanente health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

3:00 PM
MetLife Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the MetLife dental and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

American Postal Workers Union Health Plan (APWU)

This webinar will cover the APWU health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

4:00 PM
National Association of Letter Carriers Health Benefit Plan (NALC)

This webinar will cover the NALC health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

5:00 PM
USPS Health Benefit Plan (CareFirst BCBS)

This webinar will provide an overview of the USPS Health Benefit Plan available to non-career employees. Discussion will include plan information, the ShareCare platform, and how to maximize your benefits.

Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)

This webinar will cover the MHBP health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
1:00 PM
Benefits and Wellness Event Welcome

This welcome and introduction will provide insight into the benefits that are available to employees, discuss changes that can be made during Open Season, and provide an overview of the topics that will be covered throughout the course of the event.

1:30 PM
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This introduction to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will cover the benefits and assistance available to employees through the EAP. EAP is a powerful tool available to USPS employees and their families and is provided by the USPS at no cost. Learn how EAP can benefit you.

2:00 PM
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

This webinar will cover the BCBS health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

3:00 PM
Medicare (presented by CMS –Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)

This webinar will cover the basics of the Medicare program, including the various parts of Medicare, costs, how to enroll, and how Medicare coordinates with the FEHB program.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Plans

This webinar will cover the BCBS dental and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

4:00 PM
Social Security Administration

This webinar will provide information on Social Security Retirement Benefits and how those benefits factor into your full retirement package.

Kaiser Permanente Insurance Plan

This webinar will cover the Kaiser Permanente health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

5:00 PM
BENEFEDS: Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program

This webinar will provide an overview of the BENEFEDS platform and explore the dental and vision plans that are available to FEHB eligible employees.

Aetna Health Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the Aetna health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

6:00 PM
USPS Health Benefit Plan (CareFirst BCBS)

This webinar will provide an overview of the USPS Health Benefit Plan available to non-career employees. Discussion will include plan information, the ShareCare platform, and how to maximize your benefits.

Aetna Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the Aetna dental and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year

7:00 PM
Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Federal Health Plans

In this webinar you’ll learn how Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans can help you find the best FEHB plan, how to save money on your health care expenses, and dental care options available to you.

United Healthcare Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the United Healthcare health, dental, and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

8:00 PM
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

The goal of this webinar is for you to fully understand the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) so you can maximize the value you receive from this important benefit. Learn about Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Expense FSA; how to enroll, and how to file claims.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
3:00 PM
Benefits and Wellness Event Welcome

This welcome and introduction will provide insight into the benefits that are available to employees, discuss changes that can be made during Open Season, and provide an overview of the topics that will be covered throughout the course of the event.

3:30 PM
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This introduction to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will cover the benefits and assistance available to employees through the EAP. EAP is a powerful tool available to USPS employees and their families and is provided by the USPS at no cost. Learn how EAP can benefit you.

4:00 PM
Thrift Savings Plan

This webinar provides an introduction to the Thrift Savings Plan. The agenda focuses on the basics of TSP account management. Discussion includes types of TSP contributions, differences between traditional and Roth contributions, and a brief overview of TSP investment funds.

Delta Dental Insurance Plan

This webinar will cover the Delta Dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year

5:00 PM
United Concordia Dental Insurance

This webinar will cover the United Concordia dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

6:00 PM
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

The goal of this webinar is for you to fully understand the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) so you can maximize the value you receive from this important benefit. Learn about Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Expense FSA; how to enroll, and how to file claims

MetLife Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the MetLife dental and vision plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

7:00 PM
Commuter Benefits (Edenred)

This webinar will cover the commuter benefit program and explain how you can maximize the value that the program offers.

GEHA: Government Employees Health Association Insurance Plans

This webinar will cover the GEHA health and dental plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

8:00 PM
BENEFEDS: Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program

This webinar will provide an overview of the BENEFEDS platform and explore the dental and vision plans that are available to FEHB eligible employees.

Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)

This webinar will cover the MHBP health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

9:00 PM
Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Federal Health Plans

In this webinar you’ll learn how Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans can help you find the best FEHB plan, how to save money on your health care expenses, and dental care options available to you.

National Association of Letter Carriers Health Benefit Plan (NALC)

This webinar will cover the NALC health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

10:00 PM
USPS Health Benefit Plan (CareFirst BCBS)

This webinar will provide an overview of the USPS Health Benefit Plan available to non-career employees. Discussion will include plan information, the ShareCare platform, and how to maximize your benefits.

American Postal Workers Union HealthPlan (APWU)

This webinar will cover the APWU health plan offerings and highlight any major changes for the 2023 plan year.

Frequently Asked Questions
An online event where attendees can connect through robust chat tools, webinars, immersive booths, and endlessly valuable content. A virtual benefits fair is a way for us to bring an event to you at the tips of your fingers, on your device, at your convenience.
This event is open to all postal employees and retirees.
This event is off-the-clock during non-working hours.
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
  • Watch live online presentations from healthcare vendors and more.
  • Download valuable resources and materials to access later.
  • Chat live with vendors, specialist and representatives.
  • Complete interactive gamification activities
Registration is preferred but not required. Only registered participants are eligible for prizes.
Select the link at the top of the page titled log in.
Yes. Similar to a “cart”, you will be able to add documents to your “Virtual Bag” and then email them to yourself.
No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet.
Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
We recommend Chrome and Firefox.
Good internet connectivity will ensure high quality video streaming.
You will be able to engage and chat with plan representatives, subject matter experts, and booth vendors.
Yes, you can log in and out at any time.
There will be a Scavenger Hunt incorporated with clues hidden in the virtual environment. Attendees that can locate all 10 clues will be entered in a drawing to win impressive prizes. You will be notified via email if you won a prize. **You must register for the event and provide an email address to receive prize.**
Please navigate to the Help Desk to select Technical Assistance or send an email to: 2021uspsopenseasonsbenefits@getvfairs.io
Active USPS employees can access PostalEase (button on top of page). You will need your EIN and PIN. Retirees should contact the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – your CSA number will be required.
Please visit the USPS Health and Wellness booth for additional information on all employee benefits, including insurance, wellness, and retirement.
The Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC) booth is a great resource for employee processing and benefits inquiries.