Health Insurance for Government Employees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the federal agency responsible for administering health insurance plans for federal employees.

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program provides health insurance coverage to active federal employees and their families.

Medicare is the health insurance program for retired federal employees and their families.

Tricare is the health insurance program for active military members and their families.

VA Health Care is the health insurance program for veterans and their families.

The general eligibility requirement for FEHB coverage is to be a current federal employee.

The general eligibility requirements for Medicare coverage are to be age 65 or older, be disabled, or have end-stage renal disease.

The general eligibility requirements for Medicaid coverage are to be low-income, be pregnant, or be a child.

The general eligibility requirements for Tricare coverage are to be an active military member, be a retired military member, or be a dependent of an active or retired military member.

The general eligibility requirements for VA Health Care coverage are to be a veteran, be a dependent of a veteran, or have a service-connected disability.

The general benefits of FEHB coverage include medical care, prescription drugs, dental care, and vision care.

The general benefits of Medicare coverage include hospital care and medical care.

The general benefits of Medicaid coverage include medical care and prescription drugs.

The general benefits of Tricare coverage include medical care, prescription drugs, dental care, and vision care.

The general benefits of VA Health Care coverage include medical care, prescription drugs, dental care, and vision care.