Open Season is here! This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to your Postal Service™ bene\uFB01ts. Open Season begins on November 10, 2025, and ends on December 8, 2025.
n All the resources you need to help you navigate the changes and learn about your options for the 2026 benefits year.
n An explanation of various benefits-related terms.
n Quick reference guides for the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) enrollment platform, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision plan options, and tools such as the CHECKBOOK’s Guide to PSHB Plans for USPS® Employees and Annuitants. The CHECKBOOK is a free online tool that allows you to compare available health, dental, and vision plans in your area to determine the best option for you and your family.
n Detailed information on the Virtual Benefits Fair and how to participate.
To help you understand how your benefits work together, the Benefits and Wellness Team will be hosting virtual educational presentations throughout Open Season.
n Visit the Virtual Benefits Fair website (2025uspsopenseasonbenefits.vfairs.com) to view a schedule of live events, access plan provider booths, and listen to on-demand webinars.
n Attend a live Benefits 101 presentation, which is a comprehensive webinar that will review all of the exciting changes that are happening this Open Season.
n Get more information as follows:
n For links to PostalEASE® and the Postal Service Health Benefits System (PSHBS), CHECKBOOK’s Guide to PSHB Plans for USPS Employees and benefits webinar access, go to myhr.usps.gov/pay_benefits/benefits/open_ season_enrollment.
n For important updates throughout Open Season and beyond, text “BENEFITS” to 39369. Carrier SMS and data rates may apply.
Stay safe and healthy,
The USPS Benefits and Wellness Team
