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The following information is believed to be accurate based on information provided by the agency. However, all questions regarding these new benefits should be directed to OPM.

The new Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) will be available to eligible Federal and Postal employees, retirees, and their eligible family members on an enrollee-pay-all basis. This new Program allows dental and vision insurance to be purchased on a group basis which means competitive premiums and no pre-existing condition limitations. Premiums for retirees will be withheld from your annuity. Enrollment will take place during the upcoming FEHB open season Monday, November 13 through Monday, December 11, 2006. Coverage will be effective December 31, 2006.

To assist you in comparing the different plans, the following directions for on-line assistance may be helpful:

1. Go to www.OPM.gov/insure

2. In the center column, FED VIP Open Season. Select Plan Comparison Tool. You will then be asked to select comparisons for Dental, Vision or Both.

3. Then enter your zip code and select "Search".
You may do a comparison of up to 4 plans. (It may be simpler if you do dental and vision comparisons separately.)
On this screen, you will also have the opportunity to go to the insurance company website for more information.

4. Select "Compare Selection Plans"

5. On the next screen Select "Monthly" and then "Next".

TO ENROLL IN THE DENTAL AND/OR VISION PLANS go back to the first screen, center column, and select ENROLL IN BENEFEDS and follow the sign-up instructions.

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You need to register the first time you log on and you will be issued a one-time password. Then you can change it to a password of your choice.

After you register, you will receive detailed instructions about how to log in and navigate the Web site.

You will also receive a technical support telephone number if you have problems accessing your information.

Features the web site offers:

--You can view the status of your Medicare Part A and Part B claims

--You can order a duplicate Medicare Summary Notice if you need one

--You can order a replacement Medicare card

--You can look at Medicare enrollment information, including some limited details on your prescription drug plan for Medicare Part D