We’re halfway through Open Enrollment 2018, which ends at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, October 27, 2017. Most benefits elected during this period will take effect on January 1, 2018. Make sure you take advantage of all the resources and tools available to you during this time, including those available at benefits.gwu.edu/annual-open-enrollment. We’ve also put together an October Open Enrollment checklist to help you cover all the bases:
1. Read the Open Enrollment Guide
The 2018 Open Enrollment Guide is an invaluable resource that condenses all of the critical information related to your benefits at GW. The guide provides an overview of 2018 benefit programs and changes, as well as detailed plan information, coverage options, rates and healthcare tools. Download your copy today!
2. Attend a Benefits Open Enrollment Fair
The Benefits Open Enrollment Fairs are a crucial component of the annual open enrollment process – they give you the opportunity to speak directly with the university’s benefit plan providers, receive assistance with the enrollment process and get a free flu shot. See the schedule of fairs at benefits.gwu.edu/events, and register for your flu shot at go.gwu.edu/flu. (When prompted, enter the zip code of the GW campus where you wish to receive your flu shot: 20052 for Foggy Bottom and 20147 for VSTC.) Please note: High dose flu shots, generally recommended for those over age 65, will not be available. If you require a high dose flu shot, please consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacy.
3. Register for Castlight within minutes
Castlight is now available at no cost to GW employees and their spouses/domestic partners and adult dependents enrolled in a GW health plan. The new personalized, online tool helps you and your family find high-quality, affordable care, compare prices and more! Current GW medical plan participants: Register for Castlight today at mycastlight.com/gw. Employees who register by October 27, 2017, will be entered in a drawing for a $400 Visa® Gift Card. (Winnings are taxable and will be included in payroll.)
4. Direct questions to the Call Center
If you have questions regarding any of GW’s health and welfare employee benefits plans, the GW Benefits Call Center can assist – now with extended hours through October 27! Contact the call center at (888) 4GWUBEN (449-8236) from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
5. Follow us on Twitter
Follow @gw_benefits for your daily dose of employee benefits news. We’ll tweet the latest information, updates and reminders throughout Open Enrollment.
