January 2018
SNF benefit available for FEP members with Standard Option and without Medicare Part A
Federal Employee Program® members who have the Standard Option and no Medicare Part A coverage will have a skilled nursing facility benefit, beginning Jan. 1, 2018, for a maximum of 30 days annually. Precertification and signed consent for case management must be obtained before admission.
The FEP member must participate in all treatment and care planning activities, including discharge planning and transition to home, during the SNF admission.
If you have benefit questions, contact the FEP Customer Service line at 1-800-482-3600. If you have facility precertification questions, contact Precertification at 1-800-572-3413. If you have questions about Case Management services, call 1-800-325-6278.
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