The 2026 Open Enrollment period begins on Monday, October 6, 2025 and ends on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.
What’s Staying the Same for 2026
The following programs and benefits will continue to be available in 2026.
2026 Vision Contribution Overview
Vision contributions for participating employees will not increase in 2026. The Basic and Enhanced vision plans will continue to be offered through UnitedHealthcare and there will be no changes in coverage or plan design.
2026 Pharmacy Overview
Prescription drug coverage will continue to be through CVS Caremark for 2026.
Medical Plan Features / Programs
- Centers of Excellence
- Freestanding Imaging and Labs Preferred Network
- Virtual Visits
- GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) Benefit Coverage Tier on the LTD PPO medical plan
- Progyny Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (available to both GW PPO and GW HSP participants)
- Progyny Fertility and Family Building (available to GW PPO participants)
Pharmacy Benefit Features
- PrudentRx Pharmacy Benefit
- Mandatory Maintenance Choice - All Access with Opt-Out
- Diabetes Management Program with Hypertension