Adding vision coverage

2

Q. I changed from GEHA high deductible to Blue Cross/Blue Shield Standard Family and would like to add one of the vision plans. When I called BEST, they told me this could only be done during open season. I thought this was like an addition to the Federal Employees Health Benefits plan. I realize these are stand-alone plans, and I haven’t had a life qualifying event. I just want to get a vision plan for the first time. Have I missed the boat until the next open season?

A. Yes, you’ve missed the boat. Unless you have a life qualifying event or are a newly hired employee, enrollment is only possible during the annual open season.

Share.

About Author

Reg Jones was head of retirement and insurance policy at the Office of Personnel Management. Email your retirement-related questions to fedexperts@federaltimes.com.

2 Comments

  1. Is Geha standard insurance just as good as bcbs standard. I also have Medicare for myself. My husband is 3 years younger so he will just be on geha standard insurance?

    • You are asking for an opinion, which I can’t give you. You’ll have to review the costs and benefits of both plans and then decide which one is best for you.

Leave A Reply