The call letter kicks off a process of negotiation between OPM and the insurance carriers that typically concludes in late summer, with announcements of the new coverage and premium levels usually made in September and an open season for enrollees to change plans running from mid-November through mid-December. The call letter, although only the first step in that process, is an important signal regarding what the administration expects from the insurance companies in the upcoming year. For a look at the key provisions of the letter, go to https://www.fedweek.com/HotFreeNews/default.asp for the full story in the hot free info section of our website.