OPM Builds Portal to Check Federal Workers' Health-Plan Dependents
Published Date: 10/19/2026
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Summary
The Office of Personnel Management is launching a new FEHB Protection Act Portal to check that only eligible family members are covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. They’re asking for public feedback by December 18, 2026, to make sure the system works well and isn’t a hassle. This new portal will help keep health benefits fair and secure for everyone involved.
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You must upload family eligibility documents
If your family member's eligibility for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program has not been verified, you will receive emailed and mailed notices telling you to sign in to the new FEHB Protection Act (FPA) Portal and upload supporting documents. OPM estimates about 2.7 million respondents will use the portal annually, with an estimated 30 minutes per respondent and a total burden of about 1.4 million hours each year.
Portal to verify and remove ineligible family members
OPM’s FPA Portal will use automated document checks and follow-up review to verify family members’ eligibility under the FEHB Protection Act of 2025, with the goal of strengthening enrollment integrity and ensuring ineligible family members are not participating in the FEHB Program.
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