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FSBP Open Season

Dear AFSPA Member Welcome to November 2017 As the year comes to an end this season calls forplanning and preparation for the upcoming year Open Season starts this monthwhich is a great time to take a look at all your benefits Consider adding dentalcoverage life insurance or a disability plan from AFSPA Extended Health Plan Hours

To assist with your Open Season needs the Foreign ServiceBenefit Plan (FSBP) will institute extended operating hoursBeginning Monday November 6 our Health Benefits Officers willbe available 7am to 530pm EST These extended hours will bein effect throughout Open Season for your convenience Pleasecall us during these earlier hours with your questions andconcerns related to the health plan

Open Season Briefings

Open Season officially begins Monday November 13 2017 Asyou may know AFSPA staff travel to various regions of theglobe in preparation for Open Season Any direct hire Federalemployee who is enrolled or is eligible to enroll in any plan underthe FEHB Program can attend these briefings This yearrsquos topicsinclude OPM Initiatives Prescription Drugs Access to CareWellness Programs FSAFEDS and FEDVIP Please plan toattend and bring your questions See the November schedulebelow

November 6 ndash Misawa Sollars Elementary SchoolLibrary 315pmNovember 6 ndash Kadena AFB Kadena High SchoolNovember 7 ndash Kadena AFB ndash details being finalizedNovember 8 ndash Yokosuka Building A-20 Classroom ndash1030am and 12pmNovember 8 ndash Yokosuka Sullivan School Complex 3pmNovember 13 ndash Yongsan Seoul American ElementarySchool Library 330pmNovember 13 ndash Yokota Yokota West Elementary SchoolMulti-Purpose Room 3pmNovember 14 ndash Osan AFB Bldg 936 Rm 214 1pmNovember 14 ndash Osan AFB Osan American ElementarySchool 4pm

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November 14 ndash Atsugi Shirley Lanham ElementarySchool 330pmNovember 15 ndash Camp Humphreys Humphreys CentralElementary School Library 240pmNovember 15 ndash Zama Zama High School 3pmNovember 16 ndash Ikego Ikego Elementary School 245pmNovember 16 ndash Daegu Korea ndash details being finalized

We hope to see you at one of our Open Season Briefings Forthose who are unable to attend we have produced a video of mytalk that will be available beginning Nov 13 ndash the first day ofOpen Season Please go to our websitewwwafspaorgopenseason

Open Season is November 13 through December 11 this yearPlease carefully review your options in FEHB FEDVIP andFSAFeds to make an informed decision that works best for youand your family

Thanksgiving Trivia

Thanksgiving is approaching ndash a time to be with family reflect onour good fortune and how lucky we are to celebrate this trulyAmerican holiday

True or False Chowing down for one day on Thanksgiving isno big deal

False Overeating on Thanksgiving has become a nationalpastime But the traditional foods that we love so much areextremely high in fat and calories Worse Thanksgiving often isthe kickoff to an entire six weeks of overeating that ends on NewYearrsquos Day So if you want to be heart-healthy this Thanksgivingndash and beyond mdash consider preparing lighter versions of yourfavorite dishes By doing that watching your portion size andburning a few calories with a long walk after dinner you maystart a healthy new Thanksgiving family tradition

This year thank your body by maintaining a healthy diet duringthe traditional gatherings Reduce your salt intake control yourportions and load your plate with vegetables This might be agood time to take advantage of the ldquoNot One Ouncerdquo HolidayProgram offered by the Mediterranean Wellness Program Onthis 8-week plan participants can lose rather than gain weightduring the holiday season

AFSPA Facebook

Many of our members have chosen to like us on FacebookWith over 700 followers AFSPA can use social media to hearfrom you in a whole new way We regularly share healthy livingideas fitness tips and member benefits This Open SeasonAFSPA will use social media to connect with you even more Auseful health tip will be posted each day Please check ourFacebook page every day between mid-November and mid-December You will learn something new to use all year long

As always thank you for your trust and for giving us the opportunity to serve you

To Your Health

Paula S Jakub RHU CEO AFSPA

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Executive Director Senior Living Foundation