The fall return to campus and upcoming election can bring up a lot of emotions... excitement, curiosity, anxiety, stress, fear, or uncertainty, and it’s okay however you’re feeling it.

We are here to support you and your loved ones and recognize your emotional, physical, financial, and social well-being are all vital components of your overall health.

Please take a moment to review the GW Benefit and well-being programs and resources below to help you care for you this upcoming semester.

• Headspace Educator Daily Practice Guide
• Headspace Election Survival Guide

• Coping with Distress from Current Events

• Caring for your Mental Health Through Uncertain & Traumatic Times Guide
• Meditations for Challenging Times

Among today's diverse workforce, the path to financial well-being can be unique for every individual. Do you constantly struggle to get ahead and pay the next lot of bills? Are you someone that always has money in the bank for whenever you need it? Whether you consider yourself a money juggler hoping for financial stability, a safeguarder desiring financial certainty, an aspirer wishing for financial freedom, a collaborator looking for financial security, or a DIYer set on financial independence, we invite you to join us as we explore strategies, tools, and resources tailored across these five different money management styles that can help you to improve your financial well-being and reach your financial goals.

Pelvic health conditions are more common and widespread than many of us may realize. To help improve overall pelvic health, SimpleTherapy* is expanding its services to include a new Pelvic Health platform launching September 2024. These programs can be added alongside any other SimpleTherapy programs.

The new platform will include unlimited access to a suite of different exercises and educational videos that address a variety of conditions directly impacting the pelvic floor, reproductive organs, bowel and bladder. Elder adults as well as expecting mothers should check with their healthcare provider prior to participating in the pelvic health programs.

Planning to have a family can be exciting, but when challenges arise, feelings of loneliness and grief can set in. A new Headspace collection: Support for Your Fertility Journey, is available to all benefit-eligible faculty and staff. This program is designed to support and comfort you as you navigate all of the change that comes with growing your family with a little more ease. The collection of meditations, conversations, and videos can help you catch your breath, find a sense of community, hold onto hope, and boost your mood.

Per IRS requirements, when you elect your benefits during Open Enrollment, the majority of your elections cannot be changed until the next Open Enrollment period. However, if you experience a Qualified Life Event (QLE) such as marriage/divorce, loss/gain of coverage, birth/adoption, you are then able to make changes consistent with the life event mid-year. Learn more about how to submit a QLE, important associated QLE deadlines (30 calendar days unless birth/adoption 60 days), and acceptable QLE supporting documentation by reviewing the Benefits website.

The GW Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a series of trainings available every year that help employees balance the demands of work, life and personal affairs. These trainings give participants basic, introductory information, skills and resources to help employees navigate presenting issues across topics ranging from family care, health and wellness, legal services, financial well-being, professional development, personal improvement, and more.

We want to hear from you! If you have a training topic recommendation that you believe would help address the GW community's well-being needs, we encourage you to reach out to us at benefits@gwu.edu.

UnitedHealthcare Meetings

Meet virtually with GW’s UnitedHealthcare representative, Jessica Wachter, to review outstanding claims and/or ask questions about your medical or vision coverage. She will reach out prior to your appointment to confirm your meeting time together.

Schedule an appointment online.

TIAA & Fidelity Retirement Counseling

Retirement plan participants can schedule financial counseling by appointment with TIAA or Fidelity. To book an appointment, call your preferred provider or use the online booking systems listed below:

Fidelity Investments - Make an appointment online or call 800-642-7131.

TIAA - Make an appointment online or call 866-843-5640.

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