History/Overview

The Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP) was created in 1963 and is sponsored by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU). We have served federal and postal employees and annuitants for over 40 years, offering comprehensive benefits at affordable rates.

MHBP offers health plans nationwide to federal and postal employees and annuitants. All three of our health plan options are supported by our customer-centric services:

24/7 Customer Service—You can reach us (talk to a live person) anytime of the day or night including weekends and holidays—24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Nationwide PPO Network—Our PPO network boasts over 600,000 physicians and allied health care professionals and 4,600 hospitals in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. No specialist referrals are required and you don’t have to enroll with a primary care physician. With MHBP you have complete freedom of choice!

Nationwide Pharmacy Network—The First Heath Rx Network includes over 56,000 participating retail pharmacies nationwide and mail-order pharmacy too.

Clinical Support—Through our Care Support Program our members have an extra resource to turn to for general health information and care management. Our nurse case managers are available 24/7.

We aim to deliver the very best for our members. You can count on MHBP for great benefits, affordable premiums and low out-of-pocket costs. We ready to serve you!