What's Staying the Same for 2026

The programs below will continue for 2026.

2026 Vision Contribution Overview

Vision contributions for participating faculty and staff 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.

Health & Well-Being Benefits

Disability Insurance
Family Care Benefits from Bright Horizons
Group Home and Auto Insurance
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)
Progyny Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (available to both GW PPO and GW HSP participants)
Progyny Fertility and Family Building (available to GW PPO participants)
Tobacco Cessation

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 PPO and HSP Medical Plans

Pharmacy Benefit Features

PrudentRx Pharmacy Benefit
Mandatory Maintenance Choice - All Access with Opt-Out
Diabetes Management Program with Hypertension