Number: RS22535
Title: Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
Authors: Hinda Chaikind, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: The Federal Employee Dental and Vision Benefits Enhancement Act of 2004 was enacted on December 23, 2004 (P.L. 108-496), directing the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a supplemental dental and vision benefits program. OPM created the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), with coverage first available on December 31, 2006. Enrollees are responsible for 100% of premiums and may choose a self-only, self + 1, or family plan. Coverage for dental and/or vision services provided through Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans is the primary source of coverage, and the supplemental dental and vision plan is secondary. Employees may still contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover any qualified unmet medical expenses.
Pages: 6
Date: November 26, 2007