The expansion of coverage would create parity in coverage for employees who work in dangerous occupations. Tricare open season starts Nov. 14, as well as FEDVIP open season for dental and vision coverage. For retirees, it may look like rates increase sharply upon departing from government service, but they don’t. Federal employees who work on a temporary basis and transitioning military retirees would have expanded options for accessing coverage. The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program will offer the same number of plans for a less than one percent average cost increase. Want to enroll, switch or change Tricare or FEDVIP coverage? Now's the time and here are your details. Open season ends Dec. 14 for those who want to change or enroll in Tricare plans as well as FEDVIP coverage. The average costs for health insurance under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program will likely go up less in 2021 than they did in 2020. The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program will offer more coverage options due to a competitive selection process, according to the Office of Personnel Management. Advocates are concerned some military retirees will miss the deadline and have to go without dental coverage for a year. Load More