Open Enrollment 2026 – At a glance
October 14th, 2025
We recognize that this past year has brought challenges for many in our community — from the recent merit freeze and changes to paid time off (PTO), to the broader rise in the cost of living…
Open Enrollment for 2026
From October 15 through November 14, head to GMS
to choose your 2026 health and welfare benefits—enroll, make updates, or waive coverage before the deadline.
Visit the Open Enrollment Showcase for 2026
Insurance Premiums
Make an Appointment
Meet with a member of the Benefits team to get answers to your questions. All appointments on Zoom.
Annual Benefits Guide
This interactive, online booklet provides important benefits information for Georgetown University faculty and staff.
- 2025 Interactive | PDF
- 2026 Interactive | PDF
News
Automatic 403(b) Enrollment and Escalation Features Effective January 1st
October 9th, 2025
The university has implemented additional steps to encourage employees to increase their retirement savings contributions. While these changes occur automatically, they are completely…
SECURE 2.0 Final Roth Catch-Up Regulations
September 17th, 2025
On September 15, 2025, the IRS released final regulations under SECURE 2.0 addressing catch-up contributions. The guidance confirms that, starting January 1, 2026, participants whose prior-year…
Paid Time Off Updates
May 12th, 2025
As of July 1, 2025, the university is switching from an accrual model to an allotment model for paid time off (PTO). Please read detailed information on the switch and its impacts on this…
FSA “Use It or Lose It” Reminders
April 12th, 2024
The deadline for submitting claims against 2023 Flexible Spending Account balances is April 30, 2024. You may submit for reimbursement for those eligible expenses that were incurred between January 1, 2023 and March 15, 2024.…
Important Legal Notices Regarding Benefits
December 15th, 2023
Dear Benefits Plan Participant:Below you will find links to the 2022 Summary Annual Reports for Georgetown University’s benefits plans, the Summary Plan Description for Georgetown University…
Annual Safe Harbor/Automatic Enrollment and Escalation/QDIA Notice for DCRP and VCRP Eligible Employees
December 1st, 2023
Dear Colleagues, You are receiving this message because you are eligible to participate in the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP), or you are in Phase One of the waiting period, and/or…
Benefit Resources
- Guía de La Inscripcíon Abierta para Miembros de 1199SEIU2025 coming soon
- Legal Notices
- Georgetown University Welfare and Fringe Benefits Summary Plan Description
Need help?
Contact the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits at (202) 687-2500 or benefitshelp@georgetown.edu.