By BENEFEDS     October 2026

If retiring from service is on the horizon, you’re likely considering dental and vision benefits as you transition to civilian life. The good news is that coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) is available to you.

Sponsored by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), FEDVIP is a voluntary, enrollee-pay-all dental and vision insurance program with more than 3.5 million currently enrolled, giving the program high marks for quality and value.

In general, retired uniformed service members, their families, and survivors are eligible for FEDVIP dental coverage and, if they’re enrolled in a TRICARE health plan, FEDVIP vision coverage.

FEDVIP offers you a range of plans from a variety of dental and vision carriers, such as:

• regional dental plans as well as nationwide dental and vision plans with international coverage
• plans featuring high and standard options
• a choice between three enrollment types: self, self plus one, or self and family.

To familiarize yourself with the program, visit BENEFEDS.gov. BENEFEDS.gov is the government-authorized online marketplace where you can research FEDVIP’s current list of carriers, enroll in dental and vision plans, and pay for voluntary benefits.

Take advantage of your enrollment period

Recently retired uniformed service members are considered newly eligible for FEDVIP. This includes Retired Reserve members age 60 and older and gray area reservists under age 60 who are not yet receiving retirement pay.

You may enroll between 31 days before and 60 days after your military retirement date. Note: Enrollment is not automatic. To prevent a gap in dental coverage between your active or reserve duty dental plan and your FEDVIP plan, you must enroll in FEDVIP before your military retirement date.