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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 Postal employees in 1937
G.E.H.A is member founded, member dedicated, and offers benefits that put Postal workers, 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 Postal benefits expert
As a new Postal worker, 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 PSHB plans
G.E.H.A PSHB plans offer affordable coverage, nationwide access to care and benefits designed to support your health and budget.
Ready to enroll?
Use the steps below to enroll in a G.E.H.A plan.
Capture the right enrollment codes for your plan
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Plan
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Self Only
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Self Plus One
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Self and Family
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HDHP
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39A
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39C
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39B
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Standard
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37D
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37F
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37E
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Plan
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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
HDHP
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Self Only
39A
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Self Plus One
39C
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Self and Family
39B
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Plan
Standard
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Self Only
37D
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Self Plus One
37F
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Self and Family
37E
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Enroll through OPM
USPS employees and annuitants can sign up for G.E.H.A health plans using OPM's Health Benefits Enrollment site. The site also offers frequently asked questions and online help.
After you enroll, G.E.H.A will send you:
- Your health plan ID card
- A QuestSelect card for lab services (for Standard members without Medicare only)
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:
Commonly asked questions
Find answers to common health plan questions to help you better understand your benefits.
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.
PSHB self-service tools and resources
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 Postal 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. Eastern time
Live chat: Available 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern time
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Visual representations do not imply endorsement by any government agency or department.
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