Open Enrollment is the period each year (October 15 - November 16, 2009) when employees have an opportunity to elect or make changes to certain benefit plans offered by Georgetown University to faculty and staff. Elections made during open enrollment generally take effect the following January 1.
During Open Enrollment, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits provides all benefits-eligible employees with Open Enrollment newsletters and guides, hosts informational outreach sessions, fairs, and enrollment labs.
The following plans are subject to Open Enrollment rules:
These Open Enrollment rules are outlined in the Internal Revenue Code and all Employers who sponsor benefit plans subject to these rules must comply with them. Additionally, any policies an employer makes regarding their benefit plans must be consistent with these Open Enrollment rules.
These rules, and our policy, state that once you make your elections regarding plan participation, your elections must remain in effect for the entire plan year. Please note this applies even if you choose to pay for your insurance premiums with post-tax dollars.
Open Enrollment Resources
Open Enrollment Events
GUWellness Fairs: Meet medical and dental plan representatives; take advantage of free screenings and flu shots; enroll in your 2010 benefits. Please note that flu shots will be offered pending vaccine availability.
GUWellness Fair @ Main Campus
Thursday, October 22
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Yates Field House
Free flu shots, health screenings and consultations, seated massage, plan representatives, wellness professionals, giveaways and more
GUWellness Fair for night shift staff
Tuesday, October 27
10:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
McShain Lounge Large
Free flu shots, health screenings, seated massage, plan representatives
GUWellness Fair @ Harris Building
Friday, November 6
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
3300 Whitehaven Street, NW
Free flu shots, limited health screenings, seated massage, medical plan representatives
GUWellness Fair @ Law Center
Wednesday, November 11
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
12th Floor Gewirz
Flu shots, health screenings, seated massage, plan representatives
Open Enrollment Workshops: Join representatives from the Aetna and Delta Dental to learn about the plans they'll be offering in 2010.
Overview of Aetna Open Choice PPO
Tuesday, October 20, 12 - 1 p.m.: Harris Building
Thursday, October 29, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Law Center, McDonough 201
Tuesday, November 3, 10 - 11 a.m.: Leavey Program Room
Overview of Delta Dental PPO plus Premier (Standard and Enchanced dental plans for 2010)
Monday, October 19, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Leavey Program Room
Monday, November 2, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.: Law Center, McDonough 200
Wednesday, November 4, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Harris Building
Enrollment Labs: Drop by anytime during these enrollment labs for assistance in enrolling in your 2010 benefits.
Friday, October 16, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: OFSB, Ground Floor, Healy Hall
Tuesday, October 20, 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Harris Building
Friday, October 30, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: OFSB, Ground Floor, Healy Hall
Thursday, November 12, 1 - 3 p.m.: Law Center, McDonough 156
Friday, November 13, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: OFSB, Ground Floor, Healy Hall
