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The MHBP Standard Option health plan for all federal employees

The MHBP Standard Option offers rich benefits and lower rates for you and your family.

MHBP Standard Option offers comprehensive coverage at an affordable price

We are setting a higher standard for federal employee health plans – at a lower cost.

The plans low copayments keep your costs down and out-of-pocket expenses predictable. With network providers, you pay nothing for annual exams, lab tests, maternity care, including delivery and more.

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2026 STANDARD OPTION RATES

These rates do not apply to all Enrollees. If you are in a special enrollment category, please refer to the FEHB Program website or contact the agency or Tribal Employer which maintains your health benefits enrollment.

Federal Employees (biweekly)

Annuitants (monthly)

Postal service employee or retiree? Visit MHBPPostal.com for your rates and enrollment codes.

Why choose MHBP:

Enroll today and discover countless reasons to smile!

Great coverage. Low rates. Wellness rewards.

MHBP’s Standard Option in-network benefits have you covered

Complete coverage at a price that may surprise you. With copays for most services, the MHBP Standard Option will help make your out-of-pocket expenses more predictable.

This is a summary of MHBP Standard Option benefits when you use network providers. Do not rely on this list alone. Not all benefits are shown below. For more detail about definitions, limitations, and exclusions please refer to the Official Plan Brochure.

Network Benefit Cost
Preventive Care You pay nothing
Primary Care Doctors’ Visits $20 copay, adult
$10 copay, dependents through age 21
Specialist Visits $30 copay
Lab Savings Program You pay nothing for covered lab tests with the Lab Savings Program when Labcorp® or Quest Diagnostics® performs the tests
Alternative Care (Chiropractic) $20 copay per visit up to 40-visit combined maximum
Alternative Care (Acupuncture) 10% of the Plan allowance 40-visit combined maximum
Maternity You pay nothing
Emergency Room Visits $200 copay*
(No deductible for accidental injury; copay is waived if admitted to the hospital)
Urgent Care Center Visits $50 copay
Hospitalization $200 copay per admission and 10% of Plan allowance for ancillary services
Prescription Drugs, Generic (30-day supply) $5 copay
Calendar Year Deductible (a separate deductible applies to Non-Network benefits) $350 Self only
$700 Self plus one or self and family
*Must meet deductible first
2026 MHBP Health Plans Brochure

Plans for a healthier you

Looking for a better health plan? Look no further than MHBP. With three MHBP plan options, find a health plan to fit your needs, with coverage at affordable rates. Download the brochure to learn more.

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