Dear GW Community,
In April, we recognize financial capability month and are bringing to you a variety of financial events and resources including the 2025 America Saves Week lineup, our annual virtual spring retirement fair, our new financial well-being campaign for 2025, and strategies for navigating tariff uncertainty and market volatility. Find a moment to gauge your financial well-being by taking a financial check-up assessment, explore what financial well-being means to you, discover financial tools and calculators, and more to enhance your personal and household financial well-being. Additional information about this new campaign is below. Please join us!
We also honor National Infertility Awareness Week, highlight financial resources available through the GW EAP, introduce Ebb, and share details about the GW Tax Clinic. Don't forget to check out information regarding upcoming events, reminders, and opportunities to connect 1:1 with our benefit vendor partners.
For questions about any of our benefits programs, please contact us at benefits@gwu.edu.
Be Well,
GW Benefits
Human Resource Management and Development
|
|
|
Get to Know Your Benefits and Well-being Resources
|
2025 Financial Well-being at GW |
|
|
|
With April being National Financial Literacy month, there's no better time to kick off our 2025 GW financial well-being campaign. Throughout this year's campaign, we will highlight the importance of financial literacy.
Money is more than just numbers in a bank account. How we use our money is tied to our emotions, values, and life choices. Whether it's family, security, or personal growth, our financial choices are often influenced by our priorities. When you align your spending, saving, and other financial decisions with your personal values, you create a sense of purpose and clarity in your financial life.
Join us and our vendor partners to take control of your money and what matters most to you. By using the provided tools, resources, webinars, meditations and more, you can learn to manage financial stress and build a plan rooted in your values, while moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling financial future.
|
|
|
Navigate Financial Ups and Downs with the GW EAP |
|
|
|
The deadline to file taxes is quickly approaching. The George Washington University School of Business and School of Law students are helping the community with a free income tax return preparation clinic for those with adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less. The tax clinic is run by certified volunteers and offered on a first come, first served basis both Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 3:00pm until April 13th at Duquès Hall. The clinic provides a limited number of reservations that can be made by calling and leaving a message at 202-994-9316. For any questions, please reach out to stromsem@gwu.edu.
|
|
|
Whether you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, financial stress, or relationship challenges, Ebb, your empathetic AI companion is now available, 24/7, right in your Headspace app. Ebb can chat with you and provide personalized content recommendations, thoughtful prompts, and tools to help you process your emotions. Ebb was built by clinical experts as another tool in your mental health toolkit to encourage reflection and mindfulness.
Not signed up yet? Enroll now to begin accessing all Headspace has to offer.
|
| |
|
Light It Up Orange for National Infertility Awareness Week |
|
|
|
The week spanning April 20-26, we honor National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), a time to raise awareness about infertility and the barriers that millions face as they build their families. Join the orange movement on Wednesday, April 23rd to show your support during NIAW.
While the path to parenthood isn’t always easy, GW PPO medical plan participants have access to Progyny to support your fertility and family-building needs through inclusive and comprehensive care. The benefit includes treatment coverage for fertility care, counseling and financial support, access to a network of top fertility specialists, and personalized emotional guidance from dedicated Patient Care Advocates (PCAs). To learn more about your fertility and family-building benefit with Progyny, call 833-233-0557 to connect with a PCA.
|
|
|
Don't Miss These Upcoming Events
|
|
|
Mark Your Calendar and Check Back Often!
Did you know that we have a GW Benefits events webpage? Be sure to check it out throughout the month as additional opportunities will be added.
|
|
|
|
Introducing GWorld Mobile Cards!
The GWorld Office has launched new technology that allows faculty and staff to add and store their GWorld Card to their phone. Once installed, tap your Apple or Android mobile device where you typically tap a physical GWorld Card.
Are you ready to Go Mobile? Setup is quick and easy. Visit the GWorld website and get started. If you do not have access to a mobile device or prefer not to use a GWorld Mobile Card, you can continue to use your physical GWorld Card.
|
|
|
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.
|
| UnitedHealthcare Meetings
Meet virtually with GW’s UnitedHealthcare representative to review outstanding claims and/or ask questions about your medical or vision coverage. Prior to your appointment taking place, you will receive an email to confirm your meeting time.
Schedule an appointment here.
|
|
|
Complimentary Office Massage |
|
|
|
Faculty and staff can enjoy free seated massages at Foggy Bottom and Virginia Science and Technology campuses on a first come, first served basis. We would like to accommodate as many colleagues as possible, so if you have already received a seated massage in the last few months, we ask that slots for the dates below be reserved for colleagues who have not yet received one. Thanks for your consideration!
|
|
|
GW Benefits
44983 Knoll Square, Suite 391
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (571) 553-8382
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
44983 Knoll Square Suite 391 | Ashburn, VA 20147 US
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
| |
|
|
