Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21375
OPM Seeks Comments on Tribal Employer FEHB Application Information Collection
Buyer
Office of Personnel Management
Posted
October 19, 2026
Respond By
December 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-21375
OPM is seeking public comments on information collected from tribal employers applying to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. - Government buyer: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM); the notice identifies no sub-agency or office beyond OPM. - Purpose: Collect and validate application information from tribal employers seeking FEHB participation. - Information requested: Tribal employer and representative details, key personnel information, billing unit and bank account information, and an employer profile. - Estimated burden: 75 respondents, with a one-time estimated response time of 2.25 hours per respondent, totaling 168.75 burden hours. - Procurement status: This is a public-comment notice, not a request to buy products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities are identified.
Description
The Office of Personnel Management is requesting public comments on an information collection for tribal employers applying to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. The application collects information identifying the tribal employer and its representatives, key tribal personnel, billing unit and bank account information, and a tribal employer profile. The information is used to validate applications and facilitate FEHB enrollment. Comments are accepted until December 18, 2026.