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Mental Health Telehealth Resources for Members Affected by Current Hostilities
We recognize that recent events and the outbreak of hostilities in parts of the Middle East may be creating uncertainty, stress, and concern for many of our members and their families serving at U.S. embassies and posts in the region.
From the CEO – March 2026
The AFSPA Annual Member Meeting is set for Friday, March 6, at 11:00 am ET. I invite all AFSPA members to join this hybrid meeting. We are no longer accepting in-person RSVPs; however, you can still register to participate virtually.
EncircleRx Program Requirements to Resume March 1, 2026
The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) will reinstate participation requirements for the EncircleRx program beginning March 1, 2026, following corrective action to address earlier implementation issues.
EncircleRx Program Update – February 20, 2026
We have made immense progress in recent weeks. After implementing numerous fixes and weeks of monitoring, we are ready to turn back on the Teladoc Health requirements effective March 1, 2026.
EncircleRx Program Update – February 6, 2026
We have continued to work closely with Express Scripts and Teladoc Health on the necessary fixes for the EncircleRx program for members taking GLP-1s for weight management. In addition, we have remained in regular touch with our contracting team at the Office of Personnel Management.
Claim Submission Update in the AFSPA Member Portal
We’ve updated our claim submission experience. Two new dropdown menus have been added to the claim submission page in the AFSPA Member Portal to help make submissions easier and more accurate.
From the CEO – February 2026
As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for the trust you place in us to support your health and well-being. Our commitment to serving you goes beyond providing coverage. It means continually improving how you access care, manage your health, and stay informed. In this message, I would like to share several important updates, including our new theme for 2026, heart health initiatives for American Heart Month, and enhancements designed to make your experience with us easier and more efficient.
EncircleRx Program Update – January 27, 2026
It’s been more than a week since I provided an update on the EncircleRx program for members taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss – either Wegovy or Zepbound. I want to apologize once again to all the members who have been impacted by the problems with implementing this program.