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Are you a new hire? You’ve landed in the right place to explore G.E.H.A benefits.
Founded by federal employees in 1937
G.E.H.A is member founded, member dedicated, and offers benefits that put federal employees, retirees and their families first. This focus is not just part of our origin story but continues to guide us today.
Get started with a benefits expert
As a new federal employee, you have 60 days from your eligibility date to sign up for a health plan. Talk with a FedViser and make confident benefit decisions, enroll on time and get the most from your coverage.
G.E.H.A FEHB Plans
G.E.H.A FEHB plans offer affordable coverage, nationwide access to care and benefits designed to support your health and budget.
HDHP
Standard
Elevate
Elevate Plus
High
Ready to enroll?
Use the steps below to enroll in a G.E.H.A plan.
Capture the right enrollment code for your plan
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Plan name
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Self Only
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Self Plus One
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Self and Family
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Elevate
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254
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256
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255
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HDHP
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341
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343
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342
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Standard
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314
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316
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315
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Elevate Plus
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251
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253
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252
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High
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311
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313
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312
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Plan name
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Self Only
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Self Plus One
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Self and Family
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Plan name
Elevate
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Self Only
254
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Self Plus One
256
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Self and Family
255
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Plan name
HDHP
|
Self Only
341
|
Self Plus One
343
|
Self and Family
342
|
Plan name
Standard
|
Self Only
314
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Self Plus One
316
|
Self and Family
315
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Plan name
Elevate Plus
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Self Only
251
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Self Plus One
253
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Self and Family
252
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Plan name
High
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Self Only
311
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Self Plus One
313
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Self and Family
312
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Complete the Health Benefits Election Form (SF 2809) available through OPM or your agency
Contact your Agency Benefits Officer or review OPM resources
New Federal Employee Enrollment
Want to learn more about G.E.H.A options? Let our benefits experts (FedViser) help you choose a G.E.H.A plan that can work for you:
What is a premium?
What is a premium?
The amount you pay (biweekly or monthly) for your health coverage.
What is a deductible?
What is a deductible?
The fixed amount you pay before your plan starts paying for covered services.
What is a copayment?
What is a copayment?
Referred to also as "copay." The fixed cost you pay for certain covered services, like doctor's visits.
What is coinsurance?
What is coinsurance?
The percentage you pay for covered services after meeting your deductible.
What is an out-of-pocket maximum?
What is an out-of-pocket maximum?
The most you pay for covered care in a year. Including copayments, deductibles and coinsurance, but not premiums.
FEHB self-service tools and resources
FEHB benefits guides and brochures
Provider lookup tool
Health plan compare tool
On-demand webinars
Why G.E.H.A
Hear from members why they choose G.E.H.A
We're sharing real stories from members who've chosen G.E.H.A and found support when they needed it most.
Get help from a federal benefits expert.
Talk with a FedViser to help you choose the plan that works for you.
Monday–Friday
By phone: Available 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Live chat: Available 8 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
More ways to connect
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This is a brief description of the features of Government Employees Health Association, Inc.'s health plans. Before making a final decision, please read the G.E.H.A Federal brochures, which are available at geha.com/PlanBrochure. All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Federal brochures.
Let our benefits experts help you choose a G.E.H.A plan that can work for you.
Monday–Friday
By phone: Available 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Live chat: Available 8 a.m.–7 p.m. ET
More ways to contact us
More ways to contact us
Health questions: 1-800-821-6136
Dental questions: 1-877-434-2336