10/08/2026
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)/Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) 2027 Open Season Informational Session
Featuring Expert Information from BCBS, GEHA, and UnitedHealthcare
As we approach the 2027 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Open Season, our chapter is pleased to host a comprehensive informational session designed to help active and retired federal and postal employees make confident, wellinformed healthcare decisions for the year ahead.
The 2027 FEHB and PSHB Open Season is scheduled to run from November 9 through December 14, 2026. This year’s program features leading FEHB and PSHB carriers, who will discuss 2027 plan changes, premium adjustments, benefit enhancements, and wellness offerings. Members can hear directly from carrier representatives, ask questions, and review official 2027 FEHB and PSHB materials.
Or membership will be hosted by three carriers from BCBS, GEHA, and United Healthcare on October 14 at Cinco Mexican Cantina, 5755 N Vickery, Cu***ng, GA, at 11:30 AM.
Featured Speakers and Carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
We are pleased to welcome Sheila Payne, BCBS’s Account Executive, Federal Health Benefits. She will provide a detailed overview of BCBS’s 2027 FEHB and PSHB health benefit updates, including:
Preventive care enhancements
Digital care tools and expanded tele-health
Adjustments to Basic and Standard Option FEHB plans
PSHBspecific refinements for postal employees and retirees
For PSHB members, BCBS continues to emphasize Medicare Part B integration, predictable premium structures, and occupational health focused preventive benefits tailored to the postal workforce.
GEHA FEHB/PSHB Programs
Ada Holloway, a part-time contract Brand Ambassador for GEHA and a retired federal employee, will provide an overview and GEHA’s official 2027 handout materials outlining:
Updates to High, Standard, and Elevate FEHB plans
Lower cost PSHB options designed for postal employees
Expanded wellness incentives and chroniccare management
Streamlined prescription tiers and mailorder pharmacy services
GEHA’s PSHB plans continue to prioritize affordability and simplicity, offering postal retirees clear comparisons between FEHB and PSHB coverage.
UnitedHealthcare FEHB/PSHB Program
UnitedHealthcare’s FEHB and PSHB team led by Erick Hunt will share their 2027 plan updates, including:
Enhancements to Choice Plus FEHB and PSHB networks
Expanded telehealth and virtual urgent care
New digital navigation tools for comparing FEHB and PSHB plans
Medicare Advantage integration options for postal retirees
United’s PSHB plans emphasize nationwide provider access and flexible care options, key advantages for postal employees with variable schedules and geographic coverage areas.
Why This Session Matters
Open Season is the one time each year when federal and postal employees and retirees can evaluate their health coverage and make changes that better align with their needs. With evolving benefits and the continued refinement of PSHB offerings, direct access to carrier experts is invaluable. This session will equip members with:
Plan comparisons across BCBS, GEHA, and UnitedHealthcare
Clarification on 2027 FEHB and PSHB changes
Guidance on selecting the right coverage for individual or family needs
Official 2027 FEHB and PSHB handouts from all participating carriers
Join Us
We encourage all members, active and retired, federal and postal, to attend this important session. Whether you are considering a change or simply want to stay informed, this event will provide the clarity and confidence needed to make the best decision for 2027.
