Episode Details

NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Stephanie Stewart joins the podcast to discuss the Plan, Open Season, and what's new in 2026. Reminder: Open Season dates are Nov. 10 - Dec. 8.

Questions about the Plan? Visit nalchbp.org, call 888-636-NALC (6252), or contact your branch's health benefit representative. 

00:15:00 - Interview with NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Stephanie Stewart 00:17:19 - History of the Plan
00:20:00 - What is Open Season?
00:23:00 - Current structure of the Plan
00:27:07 - Decision to for the Plan to only serve postal employees
00:33:00 - Plan's provider network
00:36:50 - Plan's prescription drug coverage
00:39:18 - Plan's 2026 premiums
00:43:24 - What's new in 2026?
00:48:44 - Current health and wellness programs
00:55:00 - Plan's customer service and extended phone hours
01:00:00 - Branch health benefit representatives