Who needs a Health Benefits Election Form?
This form is used by Federal employees and other individuals (retirees, survivors of the federal employees) eligible to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEB) Program. The employees may use this form to enroll in the FEB Program, re-enroll, elect not to enroll, cancel the enrollment or make changes to the existed enrollment.
What is the purpose of the Health Benefits Election Form?
This form is used to choose the right type of enrollment in the FEB Program or to cancel the enrollment. The form contains the main information about the enrolled, his family members and information about the FEB plan and the enrolled’s intentions as for this plan. This data is used by the office that maintains the enrollment to make the appropriate changes to the enrollment plan or start a new enrollment.
What documents must accompany the Health Benefits Election Form?
The employing office or office that maintains your enrollment may need some evidence and other documents if you want to enroll in FEB Program. You should provide it on request.
How long does it take to fill the Health Benefits Election Form out?
The estimated time for completing the form is 30 minutes.
What information should be provided in the Health Benefits Election Form?
The enrolled has to provide the following information:
- Name
- Social Security Number
- Date of birth
- Sex
- Marital status
- Address
- Insurance information
- Email address
- Information about the family members
If the enrolled wants to change the FEB Plan, he must name the current FEB Plan and indicate the enrollment code, code and date of the event that permits to change.
If other action is required, the enrolled has to choose the appropriate checkbox (cancellation, election not to enroll, suspension of FEB Plan). The form should also be signed and dated.
What do I do with the form after its completion?
The completed form is forwarded to the appropriate agency (depends on the status of the enrolled).