Navy Manpower Analysis Center

03/09/2026

🌪️ Tornado Preparedness: Stay Safe and Informed

Tornadoes are among nature's most violent storms, capable of causing significant destruction with little warning. Being prepared and knowing how to react can save lives.

01/24/2026

Due to weather conditions, the Base CO has decided to keep the base closed on Monday for normal operations.

For Millington personnel, Monday will be an Admin leave day for our civilians and special liberty for our military. We will assess conditions in Norfolk and make an appropriate determination on Sunday. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Stay warm and stay safe!

11/06/2025

Good Day!
BLUF: There are significant changes coming to 2026 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Several health and dental plans will leave FEHB and FEDVIP at the end of 2025. Employees currently enrolled in these plans must select a new plan during Open Season.
Those who fail to elect a new plan for 2026 will be automatically enrolled in the plan option designated by OPM, the GEHA Benefit Plan-High Option. Other plan changes may also affect your 2026 enrollment or coverage. Please take some time to see if you are enrolled in one of these impacted health plans and review available options carefully during Open Season!
The 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season is from November 10, 2025, to December 8, 2025. Open Season will commence as scheduled despite the current lapse in appropriations Furloughed employees are permitted to complete or submit FEHB changes during a government shutdown, as this activity is considered an excepted function.
Upcoming Changes (some of these changes will require action on your part)
At the end of plan year 2025, one dental plan is leaving FEDVIP – HealthPartners Dental. Several plans will be leaving the FEHB Program and/or reducing service areas, as well as other plan changes. The specifics with actions required are outlined in BAL 25-401 (Attachment 1) and the related attachments at references (2) through (4). (All attachments are posted as photos)
1. BAL 25-401, 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season Significant Plan Changes - FEHB and FEDVIP.pdf

2. BAL 25-401, Attachment 1, Significant Events - FEHB.pdf

3. BAL 25-401, Attachment 2, Significant Plan Changes - FEDVIP.pdf

4. BAL 25-401, Attachment 3, What to do When Your Health Plan is Terminating.pdf

We encourage you to periodically visit OPM’s Open Season page for the most up-to-date information. https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/open-season/
Benefits Line:
If you need assistance accessing the GRB Platform and or processing a health insurance, life insurance, or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) elections, please call the Benefits Line at 888-320-2917 from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday - Friday, except on federal holidays. The TTY number is 866-359-5277. Call volume is typically high from 10:00 am until 5:00 p.m., the best time to call is before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Due to open season call volume, the hours of operation are extended to 9:30 p.m. for the last full week of open season. You can also email your questions to the Benefits Line at [email protected]. You must include your full name, pay plan, grade, telephone number, and the reason for assistance.

11/05/2025

Federal Employee Health Benefits Open Season will run from 10 November 2025 through 8 December 2025. This is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to your federal benefits outside of a Qualifying Life Event.

Representatives from all participating carriers will be available to take your questions via chat during the live chat dates. You can download 2024 plan brochures, visit an individual carrier, watch videos, and register for other educational webinars.

For live answers to your questions, register to attend the Virtual Benefits Fair during their live carrier chats at the dates listed below. All live carrier chats are scheduled between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Information on how to register can be found in this post's photos.

1. Thursday, November 13, 2025
2. Wednesday, November 19, 2025
3. Tuesday, November 25, 2025
4. Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Checkout the other messages in the post's photos from the Civilian Benefits Center:

01- 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season Announcement.pdf

Enclosure 1 Options for 2025 Federal Benefits Open Season.pdf

If you need assistance accessing the GRB Platform and or processing a health insurance, life insurance, or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) elections, please call the Benefits Line at 888-320-2917 from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday - Friday, except on federal holidays. The TTY number is 866-359-5277. Call volume is typically high from 10:00 am until 5:00 p.m., the best time to call is before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Due to open season call volume, the hours of operation are extended to 9:30 p.m. for the last full week of open season. You can also email your questions to the Benefits Line at [email protected]. You must include your full name, pay plan, grade, telephone number, and the reason for assistance.

11/04/2025

FYI: CNRMA Accredited Financial Counselors will be hosting a webinar on Financial Resources During the Government Shutdown, today, Tuesday, 4 Nov 2025 from 1200-1330 CST. There will be guest speakers from NFCU, RLSO and NMCRS to discuss resources available from them and consumer protections during a government shutdown. The link to join the class is: http://zeiders.adobeconnect.com/nrmagovshutdown/ (The session will be recorded)

11/03/2025

Did you know that during the shutdown, furloughed federal employees may be eligible for unemployment? Check out the photos for more information!

10/31/2025

More good information regarding the furlough:
1. U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), “Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs”, dated Sep 28, 2025, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/reference-materials/guidance-for-shutdown-furloughs-sep-28-2025/
2. Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), Furlough Guidance (see Furlough Guidance associated with September 30, 2025, Lapse in Appropriation), https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/policy/compensation/furlough

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) develops and oversees civilian human resource plans, policies, and programs for more than 900,000 Department of Defense employees worldwide.

10/29/2025

During the lapse of appropriation, websites updates are delayed. Navy Manpower Analysis Center will publish the NEOCS and NOOCS Manual revisions through the

Command's Public SharePoint page at:
https://flankspeed.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/MYNAVYHR_NAVMAC/Workforce%20Classification%20NEOCS_NOOCS/Forms/AllItems.aspx.

This is a common access card enabled website and must be used for access to documents. Publication of the manuals will resume on MyNavy HR once the lapse
of appropriation comes to an end.

For any additional information, please contact POC, AECS Gus Ballesteros, E-mail: [email protected], TEL: 901-874-6284

10/28/2025

Good Day!

The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season for 2025 will run from November 10, 2025, to December 8, 2025.

Information:
During the Open Season, eligible federal employees can:
• Enroll in or change health insurance plans
• Make changes to Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Plans (FEDVIP)
• Choose a flexible spending account (FSA) for health or dependent care

2026 FEHB Premium Rate Charts Now Available:
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released the 2026 premiums for the FEHB and FEDVIP. FEHB premiums will increase on average by 12.3% in 2026.

Resources:
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/open-season/
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/compare-plans/

GRB Platform:
You can access your Government Retirement and Benefits (GRB) Platform account at https://civbenefits.dc3n.navy.mil utilizing a Department of Defense Internet Network (DoDIN) connection and a Common Access Card (CAC). From the GRB Platform, you can make your benefit elections during the open season.

Benefits Line:
If you need assistance accessing the GRB Platform and or processing a health insurance, life insurance, or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) elections, please call the Benefits Line at 888-320-2917 from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday - Friday, except on federal holidays. The TTY number is 866-359-5277. Call volume is typically high from 10:00 am until 5:00 p.m., the best time to call is before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Due to open season call volume, the hours of operation are extended to 9:30 p.m. for the last full week of open season. You can also email your questions to the Benefits Line at [email protected]. You must include your full name, pay plan, grade, telephone number, and the reason for assistance.