We’re here for our members and eye care providers impacted by recent natural disasters.
If you have been affected by one of the natural disasters listed below and need assistance with your policy, please contact BCBS FEP Vision Customer Service at 1-888-550-2853. Our BCBS FEP Vision Customer Service reps are here to support you with additional resources based on your needs, including:
| State | Natural Disaster | Start Date | End Date | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | Severe weather: Buchanan, Clay, Henry, Palo Alto, & Plymouth counties | Apr. 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Proclamation of Disaster Emergency |
| IA | Severe weather: Carroll, Crawford, Grundy, Harrison & Washington counties | Apr. 20, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Proclamation of Disaster Emergency |
| MD | Winter storm | Feb. 22, 2026 | Apr. 23, 2026 | State of Emergency |
| Multiple | Government shutdown | Oct. 20, 2025 | Ongoing | Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Maryland New Jersey Oregon Pennsylvania Vermont |
| CA | Fires | Sep. 2, 2025 | Ongoing | State of Emergency |
| NM | Severe flooding | Aug. 29, 2025 | Ongoing | State of Emergency |
| TX | Severe flooding | Jul. 2, 2025 | Ongoing | Emergency Order |
| CA | Wildfires | Jun. 18, 2025 | Ongoing | Disaster Proclamation |
| NM | Wildfires | Jun. 16, 2025 | Ongoing | Emergency Order |
| MD | Severe flooding | May 15, 2025 | Ongoing | Disaster Proclamation |
| CA | Palisades fire and windstorm | Jan.7, 2025 | Ongoing | Proclamation of a State of Emergency Emergency Notice-Palisades Fire and Windstorm Conditions_Vision |
To enroll, you will be taken to the BENEFEDS website.
BENEFEDS is the government-authorized and OPM-sponsored enrollment portal that eligible participants use to enroll in and manage their FEDVIP coverage. BENEFEDS also manages the billing systems and customer service functions necessary for the collection of FEDVIP premiums.