open enrollment guide for retirees

 The 2026 Open Enrollment period begins on Monday, October 6, 2025 and ends on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.

You are viewing the 2026 open enrollment information for GW Retirees and their eligible dependents.

Contribution Rates

The charts below summarize your contribution rates for coverage in 2026.

Aetna Medical Coverage

GW Retiree Staff HSP
(Within 8 Years of Retirement Date)
Monthly Contributions
Retiree Only$825.59
Retiree + One$1,733.80
Retiree + Family$2,476.89
GW Retiree Faculty HSP
(Within 8 Years of Retirement Date)
Monthly Contributions
Retiree Only$619.19
Retiree + One$1,300.35
Retiree + Family$1,857.67
GW Retiree Faculty/Staff HSP
(8+ Years from Date of Retirement)
Monthly Contributions
Retiree Only$825.59
Retiree + One$1,733.80
Retiree + Family$2,476.89

Aetna Dental Coverage

Coverage CategoriesMonthly Contributions
DMO
Retiree Only$15.95
Retiree + One$36.46
Retiree + Family$44.13
High PPO
Retiree Only$63.04
Retiree + One$136.73
Retiree + Family$165.43
Low PPO
Retiree Only$37.71
Retiree + One$80.17
Retiree + Family$97.02

UHC Vision Coverage

Coverage CategoriesMonthly Contributions
Basic
Retiree Only$5.22
Retiree + One$9.66
Retiree + Family$15.40
Enhanced
Retiree Only$7.89
Retiree + One Dependent$14.59
Retiree + Family$23.25