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Except for plans or options dropping out, current coverage continues in both programs unless the enrollee makes a change during the open season. The open season also applies to the FEDVIP vision-dental insurance program where coverage of continuing plans also continues by default.

The next meeting of the Federation Executive Board (FEB) will be held on Thu, Oct 23 at 9:30am.

NARFE members can watch six crucial Open Season webinars scheduled between October 23 and November 20. If you miss one, you can re-watch the educational online training from the NARFE Federal Benefits Institute and Membership Department.

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NARFE provides information and resources for federal employees affected by the government shutdown. Please check back often for updates. NARFE stands with our members and the entire federal family.

The Fall newsletter is now available. In addition to Federation updates, it contains a CALL FOR OFFICER NOMINATIONS, a CALL FOR FEDERATION and NATIONAL BYLAWS AMENDMENTS and NATIONAL STANDING RULES AMENDMENTS, and a CALL FOR FEDERATION and NATIONAL RESOLUTIONS. All submissions are due by Nov 15th.

From Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, NARFE members can receive rewards for any NEW members they recruit. In addition, all recruiters will receive a 2025 recruiter pin to thank them for their hard work, and top recruiters will win cool NARFE swag!

It is important for a widow or surviving child of a federal annuitant to know what happens once the death is reported to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

NARFE offers resources to answer questions and help federal employees in case of a government shutdown.