Variety of Plans Expected

The vision and dental benefits program will be roughly modeled after the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, in that enrollees will pay the entire premium cost and the government’s role is limited to oversight of the program. Unlike in the FLTCIP which has one provider, though, numerous providers are envisioned for the dental and vision benefits, with a variety of benefit plan designs and coverage levels. For a closer look at OPM’s “solicitation of applications,” go to fedweek.com/HotFreeNews in the hot free info section of our website.