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As a VA employee, you’ll have access to comprehensive federal health insurance plans that may pay up to 75 percent of health premiums. You can also contribute to a Flexible Spending Account to take care of any medical expenses. No medical exam is required to enroll, and there is no waiting period. Coverage may be carried into retirement. Eligible employees can sign up to participate in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). This program provides long-term care insurance to help pay the costs of care when employees need help with activities performed every day or when employees have a severe cognitive impairment.  There are no government contributions to this program.

You may enroll in the government-wide Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program as a federal employee. FEGLI provides a variety of coverage and benefit amounts. Coverage is automatic for most employees unless the coverage is waived.

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If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

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