AFSPA Talks
This is an informational and educational podcast by the American Foreign Service Protective Association (AFSPA), featuring Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Longton. AFSPA Talks covers a range of topics across a multitude of categories, from mental wellness, to dental care, to speech and hearing awareness. This podcast is intended for all listeners, not only AFSPA members. This podcast is not intended to give out medical advice, please seek a professional for medical questions.
AFSPA Talks
AFSPA Talks 2026 Open Season
November has begun, and that means that the start of open season is only a week away. We've got your preview of open season changes in today's episode. Be sure to follow us for further updates, as we'll be diving deeper into some of the benefit changes in the weeks ahead.
Join us for a live event to learn more about our open season changes. See your options at: www.afspa.org/events.
Our discussion today is full of references, so here are some of the links we mentioned:
- FSBP Open Season Information: www.afspa.org/openseason
- FSBP Drug Pricing Tool through Express Scripts: www.express-scripts.com/fsbp (Be sure to select the right year for proper pricing.)
- Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP): www.benefeds.com
- FSAFeds: www.fsafeds.com
Join us for AFSPA Live, a live Q&A session, on 11/20 @ 11 AM ET. We will be discussing the 2026 FSBP Open Season. If you would like to submit a question in advance, you can do so by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/RApuq334NE. You can watch live on our YouTube channel @afspacares.
Register for the Virtual Benefits Fair: https://vshow.on24.com/vshow/FVBF25/registration/24363