Wednesday, March 13, 2024
New videos explain the PSHB Program
The five-part series is available on the MyHR website
USPS has released a five-part video series on the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program.
The program, also known as PSHB, will begin Jan. 1, 2025. This will be a separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
The new video series will help employees and retirees better understand the PSHB Program and how it will work with Medicare.
The five videos are available on the MyHR website. In the search bar, enter “Postal Service Health Benefits Program” to call up the PSHB page. Once there, you can find the videos at the bottom of the page.
The MyHR PSHB page also has FAQs and a fact sheet.
The videos are also available on Keeping Posted, the website for postal retirees.
USPS is encouraging employees and retirees to watch the complete video series to learn how PSHB will affect their health care coverage.
Additionally, employees and retirees can receive more information and updates by texting “PSHBP” to 39369.
Heroes
Blaze in a bowl
This carrier stopped a fire on a customer’s porch
Letter Carrier Brian Timm was delivering mail in South River, NJ, recently when the porch of a home he had just visited caught his eye.
A large bowl on the customer’s porch was on fire.
After 911 was called, Timm ran back to the residence and safely extinguished the blaze.
The customer, who was not home, later learned that the sun’s rays had ignited a piece of cardboard in the bowl.
She wrote to the town’s mayor to commend Timm, calling him “a true hero,” and also sent the Postal Service employee a card to thank him for his “quick thinking and act of bravery and kindness.”
Employees featured in “Heroes” receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and more
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
• Jennifer C. Brubaker, a team leader in the Postal Inspection Service’s New York Division, was named acting special assistant to the chief postal inspector.
• Oakland, CA, Postmaster Sunil K. Chanan was named San Francisco’s acting postmaster.
• Bobbi K. Mihal, a USPS attorney, was named chief counsel for Merit Systems Protection Board matters in the West.
• Vancouver, WA, Postmaster Anthony J. Spina-Denson was named Seattle’s acting postmaster.
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March 20, 2024
Datebook
‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar that will address benefits available after retirement.
The session, “USPS Retirement Health Benefits: Medicare, Dental and Vision,” will be held Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from Aetna, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees who have questions can email the Benefits and Wellness team.
March 20, 2024
Datebook
‘Nutrition and Gut Health’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on how to improve gut health and achieve greater balance in all areas of life through diet and lifestyle modifications.
The session, “Nutrition and Gut Health,” will be held Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Representatives from the Virginia Hospital Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield, a provider of health plans for federal employees, will lead the discussion.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the Benefits and Wellness team.
March 20, 2024
Datebook
‘Everyday Hacks to Stay Motivated’
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on ways to enhance their productivity and achieve their goals.
The session, “Everyday Hacks to Stay Motivated,” will be held twice on Wednesday, March 20 — once at 9:15 a.m. Pacific and again at 12:15 p.m. Pacific.
Representatives from the University of Phoenix will lead the webinar.
Participants must register before the event on the webinar website.
Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees must be off the clock or on authorized breaks.
Employees with questions can email the Benefits and Wellness team.
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New videos explain the PSHB Program
The five-part series is available on the MyHR website
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Heroes
Blaze in a bowl
This carrier stopped a fire on a customer’s porch
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and more
Here’s a look at recent USPS announcements
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March20Datebook
‘USPS Retirement Health Benefits’
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March20Datebook
‘Nutrition and Gut Health’
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March20Datebook
‘Everyday Hacks to Stay Motivated’