Episode
NALC Health Benefit Plan
- Podcast
- Fight Like Hell!
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- Nov 3, 2025
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- 4103
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Summary
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