open enrollment guide for faculty and staff

 The 2025 Open Enrollment that began October 7, 2024 and ended on October 25, 2024 at 8pm (ET) is now closed.

You are viewing the 2025 open enrollment information for GW Full and Part-Time Faculty and Staff in benefits-eligible positions and their eligible dependents.

GW HSA Matching Contribution

For 2025, GW will make a tax-free matching contribution to your account. You must open an HSA through GW's third-party administrator in order to receive this funding. As long as you have opened your account, the GW Match will be deposited coincident with your first paycheck of 2025.
 

Employee-only coverage

For every $1 you contribute to your HSA, GW will match your contribution on a one-for-one basis up to $600!
 

Covering any dependents (spouse/domestic partner or children)

For every $1 you contribute to your HSA, GW will match your contribution on a one-for-one basis up to $1,200!

Reminder: Your HSA contribution + GW’s contribution cannot exceed the annual IRS limits.
 

No claims to process! How do I access my HSA funds?

Direct payment: When you use your account debit card, your expense is automatically paid from your account.

Pay yourself back: Pay for eligible expenses with cash, check or your personal credit card, then withdraw funds from your HSA to reimburse yourself. You can even have your payment deposited directly into your checking or savings account.

Pay your provider: Use the online feature to pay your provider directly from your account.

For more details, visit hr.gwu.edu/hsa.