GEHA

GEHA

Non-profit health insurer for federal employees

Overview

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association) is a non-profit organization that provides medical and dental plans to federal employees, retirees, and their families across the United States. It serves over two million individuals, making it the second-largest national health plan for this demographic. GEHA offers a range of medical and dental plans, allowing members to choose coverage that fits their needs and budget, with access to a broad network of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. Members pay premiums for their selected health and dental plans, and GEHA processes claims and manages benefits. The organization's focus is on delivering comprehensive and affordable benefits tailored to the federal workforce, supported by a large provider network and member services.

About GEHA

Simplify's Rating
Why GEHA is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Social Impact

Healthcare

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Festus, Missouri

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • GEHA refreshed MyG.E.H.A claims and EOB tools in June 2026.
  • OPM's 2026 brochure shows no membership dues and multiple plan choices.
  • GEHA kept its Chiefs partnership after the August 2026 stadium renaming.

What critics are saying

  • GEHA outsourced operations to UMR, cutting 453 Lee's Summit jobs through 2025.
  • OPM excludes postal employees from 2026 GEHA enrollment, shrinking growth.
  • UMR, a UnitedHealth subsidiary, now controls critical administration and weakens GEHA independence.

What makes GEHA unique

  • GEHA remains one of two national FEHB carriers serving federal employees and annuitants.
  • 2026 plans bundle medical, dental, vision, fitness, and hearing discounts.
  • The Actelion settlement shows GEHA litigates aggressively against drug pricing abuses.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Tuition Assistance Program

Company News

KOSU
Dec 4th, 2024
Grant will provide swim lessons for 100 students at Oklahoma City YMCA

The Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A.) announced on Tuesday its new partnership with the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City to provide swim lessons for 100 students.

JourneyPure
Nov 13th, 2024
GEHA Rehab Coverage at JourneyPure

At JourneyPure, JourneyPure work directly with GEHA to provide various levels of care:

CBS News
Aug 20th, 2024
Learn to Swim program tackles water safety barriers for Baltimore children

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens and Government Employees Health Association are launching a new program with the Y in Central Maryland to help tackle the barriers to water safety by launching their Learn to Swim Program.

StockTitan
Jul 25th, 2024
Kansas City Life Announces Election of Eileen M. Hutchinson as Director

Ms. Hutchinson retired as the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Government Employee Health Association, Inc. ("GEHA") in 2016.

The Baltimore Times
Dec 18th, 2023
Win an Exclusive Ravens Tunnel Experience with GEHA's Sweepstakes

GEHA and the Ravens announced a new sweepstakes for fans - the GEHA Ravens Tunnel Takeover Sweepstakes.

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