From the CEO
News, updates, and messages from Paula S. Jakub, CEO of AFSPA
Welcome and thank you for visiting our site!
My name is Kyle Longton, Chief Executive Officer of AFSPA.
AFSPA’s mission is to provide unparalleled service to our unique membership. We deliver a comprehensive set of health insurance benefits and other services tailored to the needs of the Foreign Service and other Federal Executive branch employees. This mission has been evident since the establishment of our organization in 1929, when our founders set out to build an Association to ensure members of the Foreign Service get access to the care they need while serving overseas.
Over the years, we’ve opened our membership to civil service employees from the State Dept., Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Homeland Security and other agencies who work to support U.S. foreign affairs and related missions. We even expanded our benefits to include comprehensive network coverage for members living in the United States.
Today, our membership has grown to over 100,000 active and retired Federal employees and their families, where 60% of them are enjoying our benefits right here in the U.S. Please take a moment to read the archives of my monthly messages below and explore the rest of our website to learn more about all we have to offer.
To Choosing Your Health,
Kyle Longton, CAE, REBC
CEO, AFSPA
From the CEO – April 2022
Spring is finally here! The transition from winter to spring is always a positive and welcome change. I look, with anticipation, to greener fields, warmer air, and renewed energy. This month, let’s focus on making better decisions for ourselves and our families, beginning with our overall health and well-being.
From the CEO – March 2022
Spring is near and soon the cold temperatures will give way to warm sunny days -at least in the Northern Hemisphere! It’s a wonderful season, and we here at AFSPA are springing exciting things into action including our upcoming Annual AFSPA Member Meeting and our AFSPA In Action spring newsletter.
From the CEO – February 2022
I hope the new year is off to a good start for you. With the continued threat of COVID-19 and its emerging variants, it is up to each of us to take simple steps, like getting vaccinated and receiving the booster shot, staying home when sick, and wearing a mask to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community. For guidance, visit cdc.gov/coronavirus.
From the CEO – January 2022
Happy New Year! A special welcome to our new enrollees who chose the Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) or one of our many Ancillary Insurance plans during Open Season. And a warm thank you to our over 32,000 members who continue to put their trust in us each year. We truly value your membership and look forward to serving you in 2022.
