November 2025
Postal service employees, retirees and second term appointment MHAs can count on MHPB
Your union-sponsored health plans
MHBP has been trusted by federal and postal service employees and retirees for over 60 years. With our three nationwide health plans, we offer something for everyone.
We are proud to be known for our highly-rated customer service. We have dedicated MHBP representatives available to answer your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except certain holidays). In the United States, we are backed by the strength of the Aetna® network, with over two million providers.
MHBP also offers coverage outside of the United States. All MHBP plans offer both in- and out-of-network coverage. At MHBP, our mission is to provide plans for a healthier you — because we believe it’s what all federal and postal service employees deserve!
Who is eligible and when:
- All existing career Mail Handlers may make anyone, or a combination of, the following changes to their health insurance during Open Season:
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- enroll if not enrolled
- cancel enrollment
- change from one plan to another or from one option to another
- change from Self to Self and Family, or from Self and Family to Self
- For those Mail Handlers converting to full time regular (FTR), you have 60 days from the date of conversion to enroll in a PSHB Plan.
- Mail Handler Assistants (MHAs) – those working in their second term are eligible for immediate enrollment into the MHBP Consumer Option and Value Plan with contributions toward premiums to be made by the Postal Service. You have 60 days from the date of your newly acquired eligibility to enroll in MHBP.
YOUR UNION-SPONSORED HEALTH PLANS
