{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=664", "Connolly to Hold Health Plan Open Season Workshop  for Federal Employees/Retirees on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Fairfax", "2013-11-08", "2013", "2013-11", "Democrat", "House", "VA", "Gerald Connolly", "C001078", "connolly.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep. Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop to assist federal employees & retirees navigate the changes in the 2014 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision programs, and flexible spending accounts. Read more.\r\n          share:\r\n          f \r\n          t \r\n        \r\n      \r\n      Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop on November 23, 2013 at the Fairfax County Government Center to assist federal employees and retirees in navigating through the many changes in the 2014 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts. \u00a0The federal government\u2019s Open Season for federal employees and retirees to change their health plans runs from November 11 to December 9.Connolly\u2019s Open Season Workshop will take place at the Fairfax County Government Center on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 10:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm. \u00a0The Government Center is located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035.\u00a0This year\u2019s event will once again feature FEHBP expert Walt Francis, author of CHECKBOOKS\u2019s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, along with presentations by other FEHB experts. \u00a0Representatives of the Office of Personnel Management, the various FEHB plans and Medicare will be available to answer questions discuss their programs with participants.\u201cMost FEHB plans have benefit and rate changes for 2014 so it is important that federal employees and retirees know the details on how their current plans are changing and whether or not there is another option that better suits their needs,\u201d Connolly said. \u00a0\u201cWith these possible changes, it is important that every federal employee and retiree review the status of their current coverage.\u201d\u00a0Connolly urged every federal employee and retiree, as well as survivor and former spouse annuitants to make sure they review their FEHB plan coverage and other benefits before Open Season ends on December9. \u00a0 \u201cFederal employees, retirees, and annuitants who have questions or want to make sure that they have the coverage they need are welcome to attend my Open Season Workshop on November 23rd \u201d he said.Congressman Connolly\u2019s Open Season workshop will feature:10:00 am \u2013 11:00 am \u00a0\u2022Panel Discussion featuring experts on FEHB programs and available health plan options, including FEHBP expert Walt Francis, author of CHECKBOOKS\u2019s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees\u00a0Hosted in the Government Center Board Room11:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm\u2022Representatives of various FEHB health plans and Medicare will be available to provide information and answer questions concerning plan offerings for 2014Hosted in adjoining conference rooms11:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm\u2022Flu Shots will be provided by the Fairfax County Health Department. \u00a0The cost is $25 and Medicare Part B is accepted.\u00a0Hosted in adjoining conference room. \u00a0To ensure adequate supply of vaccines available, please register with Connolly\u2019s District Office at (703)256-3071Federal employees seeking further information about FEHB plans can visit OPM\u2019s FEHB Open Season website at: http://www.opm.gov/insure/openseason/ .The OPM website contains detailed information about FEHB plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts for federal employees and dependents. \u00a0The site also provides links to frequently asked questions and other information that federal employees and retirees might need to help them make decisions about their current and future coverage.Federal employees, retirees, or annuitants seeking more information about the Open Season workshop can call Connolly\u2019s District Office at 703-256-3071.Congressman Connolly has held an Open Season event each year since he took office in January 2009.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=664"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8218470029532909, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}