You’re on your way to the next phase of life, but that doesn’t mean everything has to change. You still need to be sure you’re covered for life’s necessities, such as dental and vision care. When leaving the military, in general, you have three options available to maintain your dental and vision care coverage. You can:
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Purchase coverage through your post-military employer;
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Buy individual coverage directly from a provider; or
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Find coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Plan (FEDVIP).
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Plan
FEDVIP provides dental and vision benefits to federal employees, certain retired unformed servicemembers, their dependents, and certain Active Duty family members.
FEDVIP offers 12 dental and five vision plans. Open enrollment with FEDVIP happens each year from the second Monday of November through the second Monday of December. You can also enroll when you have a Qualifying Life Event. Each year, you will need to revisit the options available to you to ensure your coverage levels, premiums, and costs meet your current needs. To check your eligibility, compare plans, see what is available in your area, and enroll, visit: https://www.benefeds.com/general/uniformed-services
More to Consider
Preparing for military retirement involves several decisions. Here are a few more to keep in mind:
If you have questions, please contact an AAFMAA (American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association) Member Benefits Representative at 888-541-0906 select option 2, then option 2 again or [email protected].