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GW PPO Plan

 The 2027 Open Enrollment period will begin on Monday, October 5, 2026 and end on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.

You are viewing the 2027 open enrollment information for GW Full and Part-Time Faculty and Staff in benefits-eligible positions and their eligible dependents.

GW PPO Plan

The GW PPO Plan

The GW PPO Plan is designed to give you freedom and flexibility. You have the ability to visit your doctor of choice. When using a participating provider, you receive greater benefits, while coverage is also available for doctors and facilities that do not participate in the Aetna network. There’s no requirement to select a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or to obtain referrals for specialty care; you simply select your healthcare provider of choice and benefits will be determined based on the status of the provider selected.

  • The GW PPO covers in- and out-of-network services (you’ll pay more for out-of-network providers).
    • Copayments for PCP/specialty care - please remember that most office visits with a participating provider are covered in full after a $30 copayment (or $50 copayment for a specialist).
    • Most out-of-network services are covered at 60 percent of allowable charges after deductible.  
  • In-network deductibles - $750 per individual, $1,500 per family

Please refer to the Comparing the Medical Plans page for more details.