Opportunity
Federal Register #3206-0160
Request for Comments on Revised Health Benefits Election Forms for Federal Employees
Buyer
Office of Personnel Management
Posted
May 29, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
3206-0160
This opportunity involves a request from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for public and agency comments on revised health benefits election forms for federal employees. - Government Buyer: - Office of Personnel Management (OPM) - Federal office located at 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415 - Products/Services Requested: - Feedback on revised SF 2809 and OPM 2809 Health Benefits Election Forms - Forms are used for enrollment and changes in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, including the Postal Service Health Benefits Program - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Revisions support new verification requirements for family member coverage, mandated by the FEHB Protection Act of 2025 - OPM may update forms to facilitate eligibility verification or provide revised instructions - Feedback is requested on necessity, accuracy, burden, and suggestions for improvement - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is an information collection request, not a procurement of products or services
Description
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is requesting comments on a revised information collection request for two forms: SF 2809 Health Benefits Election Form and OPM 2809 Health Benefits Election Form. This request is part of OPM's efforts to implement verification requirements for family member coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, as mandated by the FEHB Protection Act of 2025. The forms may be revised to facilitate eligibility verification or to provide updated instructions. Comments on the collection are accepted until July 28, 2026.