Open Enrollment 2020 is going on NOW through Friday, October 25th (8 p.m. EST)! This is the time each year for you to revisit your current benefit plans and consider whether any changes are needed for the coming year. To help you along, we created a short checklist to help you make the most of the Open Enrollment season. Keep in mind, benefits elected during this period will take effect on January 1, 2020.
Read The 2020 Benefits Overview
2020 benefits programs and changes are outlined in this quick-read document that summarizes the enhancements and changes for the coming year. Don’t miss our final Open Enrollment fair on Wednesday, October 23rd in Foggy Bottom!
Bookmark the Annual Open Enrollment webpage
This is your hub for critical Open Enrollment information. Here, you will find all relevant 2020 benefits information in one spot – from the Open Enrollment Guide to employee contribution rates and don’t-miss dates for our final events.
Mark your Calendar
Stretch your legs and walk to the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom in Foggy Bottom for the final Open Enrollment Fair. Our Benefits providers will be on hand to answer questions about the programs they support and GW Benefits team members will also be available to provide enrollment assistance.
If you signed up to receive a flu shot at the Open Enrollment fair on October 23rd, remember to bring your GW or other health insurance card at time of appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Please note: High dose flu shots, generally recommended for those over age 65, have been ordered for the Foggy Bottom fair on October 23. Due to fluctuating daily supplies at area pharmacies, we cannot guarantee that the high-dose flu shot will be available. If you require a high dose flu shot, please consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacy.
EasyEnroll is Easier
This year EasyEnroll has single sign-on capability. If you are logged into a GW-provided computer with your NetID and password, you will automatically be directed into the EasyEnroll site. If you are logging in from a personal computer, you will be prompted to enter your NetID and password. Once logged in select “Open Enrollment for 2020” as the enrollment you’d like to complete. Visit go.gwu.edu/openenrollment from now through Friday, October 25th 8 p.m. EST to review, change and/or newly elect benefits for 2020.
The Call Center is Here to Help
Do you have questions regarding any of GW’s health and welfare employee benefits plans? The GW Benefits Call Center can assist and will have extended hours during open enrollment! Contact the call center at (888) 4GWUBEN (449-8236) Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) from now until Friday, October 25th 8 p.m. EST.
Register for Castlight within minutes
Castlight is a no cost transparency tool for GW employees and their spouses/domestic partners and adult dependents enrolled in a GW medical plan. The personalized, online tool helps you find high-quality, affordable care, compare prices and more! Employees who register for the first time during the month of October, will be entered in a drawing for a FitBit Charge 3. Current GW medical plan participants: Register at mycastlight.com/gw. (Winnings are taxable and will be included in employee’s taxable wages.)
