open enrollment guide for retirees

 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 Retirees and their eligible dependents.

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Medical Plan Options for Retirees

Retirees (and dependents) age 65 or older

Retirees (and dependents) who are age 65 or older are eligible for the individual medical plans offered through Via Benefits, a private Medicare exchange. If you or your dependents turn 65 and are eligible, Via Benefits will contact you directly, provide medical plan details and premiums as well as assist you with enrollment.
 

Retirees (and dependents) under age 65

Retirees (and dependents) who are under age 65 are eligible to enroll in group medical coverage through the GW Retiree HSP. Detailed information on benefits coverage under the Retiree HSP is outlined in the medical plan chart.

For more information on benefits available at the exchange, please contact Via Benefits at (855) 232-5748.

Note: If you decide to drop GW group medical coverage, you will not be able to enroll in the GW Retiree HSP plan in the future.