open enrollment guide - Affordable Care ACT

 The 2026 Open Enrollment period begins on Monday, October 6, 2025 and ends on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.

You are viewing the 2026 open enrollment information for ACA-eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

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Using the GW Benefits Enrollment System

To make the most of your GW benefits, you’ll need to make informed choices using the information in this guide. You’ll also use an online enrollment tool called the GW benefits enrollment system. You can access the system online at any time during Open Enrollment, which runs October 7-25, 2024.