For many employees, the availability of benefits represents a single component of total compensation.

The topics below are some of the most significant benefits programs available to Federal Government employees at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

If you do not find what you are looking for here, check our Work-life balance section, see the Benefits policies page for HR practitioners, or contact your benefits or retirement specialist.

Need retirement assistance? Employees from bureaus serviced by the Office of Talent Support seeking retirement assistance should submit inquiries directly to [email protected]. 

Federal insurance programs

Health insurance

• Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
• Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance (FEDVIP)
• Affordable Care Act information
• Flexible spending accounts

Group term life insurance

• Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
• FEGLI handbook

Other insurance

• Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
• Professional liability insurance

Retirement

• Federal employee retirement system
• Civil service retirement system
• Social Security benefits
• Thrift Savings Program (TSP)

Other benefits

• Leave
• Student loan repayment
• Transit benefits (bicycle, bus, ferry, rail, and vanpool)
• HCHB Health Unit
• Commerce Connection