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FEDERAL WORKERS
AND RETIREESAll federal and postal employees and retirees who are eligible to enroll in the FEHB Program may become members of APWU Health Plan.
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START HERE.APWU Health Plan is a National Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) offering both a fee-for-service High Option Health Plan and a Consumer Driven Option Health Plan. We have been proudly serving America's workforce since 1960.
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KEY ENROLLMENT
DATESNew members can enroll during Open Season in the fall, or within 60 days of new employment, or for a qualifying life event.
How to Enroll- ENROLLMENT FACTS
- HOW TO ENROLL
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From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- APWU Career Postal
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see your specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- APWU Career
- Less than one year in FEHB
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- APWU Non-Career (PSE)
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- Postal Category 1
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- Postal Category 2
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- Federal
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- Postal Retired
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
From your eligibility check responses, we based your enrollment information on the following category:
- Federal Retired
If you feel this is not accurate, please take our eligibility check to see specific enrollment information.
First, please take our eligibility check to learn how to enroll. Or, you can view enrollment instructions based on your employment status.
First, please take our eligibility check to learn how to enroll. Or, you can view enrollment instructions based on your employment status.
Postal employees can enroll through the PostalEASE telephone system or website. Make sure you have your employee identification number and the USPS Pin number before you start the process.
By Phone
Call 1-877-477-3273, Option 5
Online
If you are not already a member of the APWU, you will need become a dues-paying member of the APWU except where exempt by law. You will be billed directly by the union after you have enrolled in your health plan.
You're ready to go. Contact your Health Plan Representative with any questions. Your union thanks you!
You will need to become a dues-paying member of the APWU except where exempt by law. You will be billed directly by the union after you have enrolled in your health plan. Contact your Health Plan Representative with any questions.
Tips for enrolling online
- Visit the LiteBlue page at https://liteblue.usps.gov. Have your Employee Identification Number and USPS PIN ready.
- Type https://ewss.usps.gov in your browser’s address bar. Select "I agree." The PostalEASE logon screen will appear.
- Log on by entering your employee ID, which you can find on your pay stub, and your USPS PIN. If you don't know your PIN, select "If you do not know your USPS PIN, click here". You can then reset your PIN using the "Self Service PIN Reset Application".
- The PostalEASE main menu will appear. Under the "Benefits" heading, select "Federal Employees Health Benefits."
- The Federal Employees Health Benefits page will appear. Scroll to the bottom and select "Continue".
- The Plan Year Selection Menu will appear. Select "Open Season."
- The Open Season Transaction Menu will appear. Select "Enroll or Change Enrollment." The Open Season Enrollment form will appear.
- In the "New Enrollment Code" selection area, scroll to and choose the APWU Health Plan you’d like to join:
Plan Self Only Self Plus One Self and Family High Option 471 473 472 Consumer Driven Option 474 476 475
Enter other requested information. - Select "Validate." Follow the prompts to validate your enrollment in the APWU Health Plan.
Postal Support Employees (PSE) are non-career postal employees. As part of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the APWU has negotiated for PSEs to have access to the FEHB Program.
As a Postal Support Employee, you can enroll in the APWU Consumer Driven Option Plan and the United States Postal Service pays 75% of the premium. With other plans, you would be responsible for paying 100% of the premium.
Two times to enroll
- Enroll during Open Season
- Enroll with 60 days of completing your 360-day initial appointment
For complete information
Download the PSE Enrollment Instructions for complete information on:
- PSE Eligibility for FEHB
- APWU CDHP eligibility and premium contribution
- Qualifying life events (QLE)
- How to enroll
- Dual enrollment
- Forms and instructions you will need to complete your enrollment
All active Postal Service employees who are in the APWU bargaining unit must become dues-paying members of the APWU, except where exempt by law. You will be billed directly by the union after you enroll in your health plan.
Your APWU Health Plan Representative can answer any questions. Use the HPR Finder at the top of the screen to find your representative's contact information.
All active Postal Service employees who are in the APWU bargaining unit must become dues-paying members of the APWU, except where exempt by law. You will be billed directly by the union after you enroll in your health plan.
You will automatically become an associate member of APWU when you enroll in your APWU health plan. Dues are $35 per year, and APWU will bill new associate members for the annual dues when we receive notice that you have enrolled in a plan. It's the smartest $35 you'll ever spend!
You can enroll through the PostalEASE telephone system or website. Make sure you have your employee identification number and the USPS Pin number before you start the process.
By Phone
Call 1-877-477-3273, Option 5
Online
All federal employees and retirees who are eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program are welcome to choose an APWU Health Plan. In fact, we'd love to have you join us.
You will automatically become an associate member of APWU when you enroll in your APWU health plan. Dues are $35 per year, and APWU will bill new associate members for the annual dues when we receive notice that you have enrolled in a plan. It's the smartest $35 you'll ever spend!
What's next?
To enroll in either the High Option or Consumer Driven Option, fill out the FEHB Health Benefits Election Form (SF 2809). Electronic and telephonic enrollment is available in some agencies and for most retirees.
We're sorry. It looks like you are not eligible to enroll in an APWU Health Plan. If you feel this is not correct, please take our eligibility check again.
