The 2027 Open Enrollment period will begin on Monday, October 5, 2026 and end on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
What's Staying the Same for 2027
The programs below will continue for 2027.
2027 Vision Contribution Overview
Vision contributions for participating faculty and staff will not increase in 2027. The Basic and Enhanced vision plans will continue to be offered through UnitedHealthcare and there will be no changes in coverage or plan design.
2027 Pharmacy Overview
Prescription drug coverage will continue to be through CVS Caremark for 2027.
Health & Well-Being Benefits
- Family Care Benefits from Bright Horizons
- Health Advocate
- Headspace
- Legal Benefit
- Capital Bikeshare
- SimpleTherapy
- Active & Fit Direct
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Real Appeal
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft
- GW Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tobacco Cessation
Medical Plan Features / Programs
- Centers of Excellence
- Freestanding Imaging and Labs Preferred Network
- Virtual Visits
Pharmacy Benefit Features
- PrudentRx Pharmacy Benefit
- Mandatory Maintenance Choice - All Access with Opt-Out
- Diabetes Management Program with Hypertension