What's New in 2014

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Get the most out of Blue!

While it’s important to choose the right healthcare coverage with benefits and rates that meet your needs and those of your family, there is more to health insurance than benefits and premiums. For 2014, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan continues to offer added value in the form of programs and services that were designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind.

Incentive Programs

Blue Wellness

Incentives for You!

Take charge of your healthcare decisions and the health of your family with the Wellness Incentive Program . By participating, you can earn rewards on the MyBlue Wellness Card—a debit card that can be applied towards qualified medical expenses.

Weekly Articles

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The Simple Instrument to Help You Lose Weight

Posted: 2/20/2014

Your best weight-loss buddy isn’t a friend or a coach (although those can help, too). According to a recent study, simply picking up a pen and keeping a food journal helped people double their weight-loss efforts. Read More

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Do You Have a Cancer-Protective Lifestyle

Posted: 2/20/2014

A cancer-protective lifestyle doesn’t mean living in a bubble – in fact, it’s more straightforward than you might think. Research now clearly shows that Americans can prevent about a third of the most common cancers by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and doing regular physical activity. Read More

FEP Blue News

Your Best Self Starts Today

If you could make one small step toward a healthier you this year, what would you focus on? Perhaps you know that you should eat more vegetables. Or maybe you’re always meaning to start a yoga routine but your busy schedule gets in the way. Whatever the change you’re seeking, MyBlue can help.

2014 Dental Benefits

In 2014, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is pleased to announce it will be adding FEP BlueDental to the existing portfolio of benefits available to federal employees.

2014 Vision Benefits

In 2014, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is pleased to announce it will continue to offer FEP BlueVision through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).

2014 Benefits & Rates

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan remains a great value and an ideal choice for millions of federal employees and their families.

Coverage of Same-Sex Spouses

On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which did not allow federal recognition of same-sex marriages. With this change, legally married same-sex spouses of federal employees and retirees are eligible for healthcare coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), regardless of where they live. Children and step-children of same-sex marriages are eligible as well.

Page last updated: March 07, 2014

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