Before you leave for military duty, please review the important information on these web sites regarding your Federal civilian benefits, and take the necessary action(s).

Provide a copy of your military orders to your supervisor and ask that the SF-52, Request for Personnel Action (LWOP – US) and orders be submitted to Human Resources.

The USDA pays the employee share of the FEHB premium for up to 24 months for employees ordered to active duty in support of a contingency operation.  If you or your family will not be using your FEHB plan, you may cancel enrollment by sending a completed SF-2809 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/sf.asp) and orders to your servicing Benefits Specialist.  You may reenroll in FEHB within 60 days of returning to Federal civilian duty.

Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP):

http://www.opm.gov/insure/DentalVision/index.asp

If you are enrolled in a Federal dental or vision plan under FEDVIP, please contact BENEFEDS at 1-877-888-FEDS (1-877-888-3337) or email Service@BENEFEDS. com for information about premium payments while you are in non pay status from your Federal employment.

When you return to Federal civilian duty, the post-1956 military service deposit may be required to credit this service for CSRS/FERS retirement.

When you return to Federal civilian employment, please contact your servicing Benefits Specialist within 60 days to obtain current information about benefits decisions you need to make.