Open enrollment & new hire enrollment
- MedicalÌý&Ìýprescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Optional life & AD&D insurance
- Legal plan
2025ÌýEnrollment Guide
See instructions below to make your elections.
Contact Us
Human Resources
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
HDHP + HSA
- Learn about the new High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and get answers to your questions.
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- Thursday, November 7
12:00-1:00pm
Vision plans
Learn about the two new vision plans at AU.
Thursday, November 7
2:00-3:00pm
Also offered on November 8.
2025 Benefits enhancements
Join our consultant, Gallagher, for an overview of our 2025 benefits enhancements and get answers to your questions.
Friday, November 8
10:00-11:00am
Also offered on November 11.
Vision plans
Learn about the two new vision plans at AU.
Friday, November 8
12:00-1:00pm
Also offered on November 7.
2025 Benefits enhancements
Join our consultant, Gallagher, for an overview of our 2025 benefits enhancements and get answers to your questions.
Monday, November 11
1:00-2:00pm
Also offered on November 8.
AU Open enrollment office hours
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Schedule a Teams meeting with Sahara Easton, AU's Benefits Specialist. She'll guideÌýyou through WorkDay to submit your open enrollment elections.
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Friday, November 15
10:00am-12:00pm
Open Enrollment Schedule of Events by Date
Make your elections Monday, November 4 - Monday, November 18
Monday, November 4
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾Ìý
- Retire Well: What Retiring Minds Want to Know
- Join Dale Rampell, retired Faculty & Staff Assistance Program counselor, and a panel of retirees to discuss pre-retirement concerns, staying connected to the university after retirement, and more. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- BHS Election Support – Managing Political Conversations at Work
- BHS, AU's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program partner, is facilitating pre-election day support to learn practical strategies for handling political discussions professionally and maintaining a healthy work environment. .
Wednesday, November 6
- 10:00²¹³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
- Kaiser Mobile Van – Biometric Screenings on theÌýQuad near EQB
- At capacity. Email AhealthyU to be added to the waitlist for 11/6 or .
- Open to all faculty and staff, the Kaiser Mobile Health Van is offering blood pressure, body mass index, A1c (glucose), and cholesterol screenings. No fasting necessary. Kaiser members can also schedule a COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.
- 10:00²¹³¾â€“2:00±è³¾
- 10:00²¹³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
- Seated 10-Minute Massages in MGC 305
- At capacity. Email AhealthyU to be added to the waitlist.
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾
- BHS Election Support – Managing Political Conversations at Work
- BHS, AU's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program partner, is facilitating pre-election day support to learn practical strategies for handling political discussion. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Have a fuzzy, scaly, or feathered friend? Vet visits can be purrty expensive, right? Explore Nationwide's My Pet Protection plan offered to AU employees. Attendees will be entered into a raffle a $25 Petco gift card. .
Thursday, November 7
- 10:00–11:00amÌý
- Bright Horizons Overview
- Did you know AU employees get 15 days of subsidized emergency back-up care per year? Learn about Bright Horizons program and family support. .
- 11:00²¹³¾â€“12:00±è³¾
- Delta Dental Plans
- Learn about the two available dental plans and ask questions to help you decide which plan is best for you and your family. Delta Dental will be raffling an electronic toothbrush. .
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾Ìý
- NEW High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) + Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Learn about the new High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and get answers to your questions. .
- 2:00–3:00±è³¾
- NEW Vision Plans
- Learn about the new vision plans for full-time staff and faculty and get answers to your questions.ÌýThis stand-alone benefit is available regardless of whether you select CareFirst PPO, CareFirst HDHP, Kaiser HMO, or opt out of an American UniversityÌýmedical plan. .
- 3:00–5:00pmÌý
- TIAA Drop-In Session
- Join TIAA, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions. .
Friday, November 8
- 9:00–10:00amÌý
- BHS Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
- AU has partnered with BHS to provide personal and professional counseling and resources as our Faculty & Staff Assistance Program provider. Learn how BHS can help you and your family at no cost to you. .
- 10:00–11:00amÌý
- 2025 Benefits Enhancements
- Join our consultant, Gallagher, for an overview of our 2025 benefits enhancements and get answers to your questions. .
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾
- NEW Vision Plans
- Learn about the new vision plans for full-time staff and faculty and get answers to your questions.ÌýThis stand-alone benefit is available regardless of whether you select CareFirst PPO, CareFirst HDHP, Kaiser HMO, or opt out of an American UniversityÌýmedical plan. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾Ìý
- CareFirst & Kaiser Wellness Resources
- Join representatives from CareFirst and Kaiser as they share wellness resources and tools available to faculty, staff, and their families. .
- 2:00–4:00±è³¾
- Fidelity Drop-In Session
- Join Fidelity, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions. .
Monday, November 11
- 11:00²¹³¾â€“12:00±è³¾Ìý
- Kaiser HMO
- Join Kaiser for an overview of their medical and mental health benefits, including information for care while you travel outside the DMV. Kaiser will be raffling a lunch bag and bento box. Register to learn about .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- 2025 Benefits Enhancements
- Join our consultant, Gallagher, for an overview of our 2025 benefits enhancements and get answers to your questions. .
- 1:00–3:00±è³¾
- Kaiser Office Hours
- , Shewa Debebe, and dive into questions about your benefits and claims.Ìý
Tuesday, November 12
- 9:00am–5:00pmÌý
- CareFirst Office Hours
- , AU's dedicated CareFirst representative, to answer your benefits and claims questions. Book your appointment so Sandy can call you back at your scheduled time.Ìý
- 11:00²¹³¾â€“12:00±è³¾
- Express ScriptsÌý(No pre-registration. .)
- Express Scripts representatives will explain your prescription benefits and answer your questions. They’ll also raffle off a stainless-steel tumbler to attendees.
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾Ìý
- Tuition Remission
- Unlock your professional potential and explore new interests with AU's tuition remission benefit! This opportunity extends to you and your spouse or domestic partner, offering a range of programs and classes. .
- 1:00±è³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
- TIAA Drop-In Session
- Join TIAA, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions. .
Wednesday, November 13
- 10:00–11:00amÌý
- CareFirst PPO
- Learn about the CareFirst PPO medical option. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a car toolbox. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- Prudential (No pre-registration. .)
- AU provides basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to you. You can supplement this coverage with additional voluntary coverage during open enrollment.
Thursday, November 14
- 11:00-11:45amÌýÌý
- MetLife Legal Plan, Farmers Auto & Home Insurance
- Get an overview of the Legal Plan and the Farmers group auto and home insurance coverage (administered by MetLife).ÌýMetLife will be raffling a gift to an attendee. .
- 1:30–3:30±è³¾
- Fidelity Drop-In Session
- Join Fidelity, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions. .
Friday, November 15
- 10:00am–12:00pmÌý
- AU Open Enrollment Office Hours
- Still have questions on how to review or elect your benefits during Open Enrollment?, American University's Benefits Specialist. She will help guide you through WorkDay to submit your Open Enrollment elections.
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Open Enrollment Schedule of Events by Topic
Make your elections Monday, November 4 - Monday, November 18
Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision
Thursday, November 7
- 11:00²¹³¾â€“12:00±è³¾
- Delta Dental Plans
- Learn about the two available dental plans and ask questions to help you decide which plan is best for you and your family. Delta Dental will be raffling an electronic toothbrush. .
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾Ìý
- NEW High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) + Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Learn about the new High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and get answers to your questions. .
- 2:00–3:00±è³¾
- NEW Vision Plans
- Learn about the new vision plans for full-time staff and faculty and get answers to your questions.ÌýThis stand-alone benefit is available regardless of whether you select CareFirst PPO, CareFirst HDHP, Kaiser HMO, or opt out of an American UniversityÌýmedical plan. .
Friday, November 8
- 10:00–11:00amÌý
- 2025 Benefits Enhancements
- Join our consultant, Gallagher, for an overview of our 2025 benefits enhancements and get answers to your questions.Ìý.
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾
- NEW Vision Plans
- Learn about the new vision plans for full-time staff and faculty and get answers to your questions.ÌýThis stand-alone benefit is available regardless of whether you select CareFirst PPO, CareFirst HDHP, Kaiser HMO, or opt out of an American UniversityÌýmedical plan. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾Ìý
- Join representatives from CareFirst and Kaiser as they share wellness resources and tools available to faculty, staff, and their families.Ìý
Monday, November 11
- 11:00²¹³¾â€“12:00±è³¾Ìý
- Kaiser HMO
- Join Kaiser for an overview of their medical and mental health benefits, including information for care while you travel outside the DMV. Kaiser will be raffling a lunch bag and bento box. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- 2025 Benefits Enhancements
- Join our consultant, Gallagher, for an overview of our 2025 benefits enhancements and get answers to your questions.Ìý.
- 1:00–3:00±è³¾
- Kaiser Office Hours
- , Shewa Debebe, and dive into questions about your benefits and claims.
Tuesday, November 12
- 9:00am–5:00pmÌý
- CareFirst Office Hours
- , AU's dedicated CareFirst representative, to answer your benefits and claims questions. Book your appointment so Sandy can call you back at your scheduled time.Ìý
- 11:00²¹³¾â€“12:00±è³¾
- Express ScriptsÌý(No pre-registration. )
- Express Scripts representatives will explain your prescription benefits and answer your questions. They’ll also raffle off a stainless-steel tumbler to attendees.
Wednesday, November 13
- 10:00–11:00amÌý
- CareFirst PPO
- Learn about the CareFirst PPO medical option. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a car toolbox. .
Friday, November 15
- 10:00am–12:00pmÌý
- AU Open Enrollment Office Hours
- Still have questions on how to review or elect your benefits during Open Enrollment?Ìý, American University's Benefits Specialist. She will help guide you through WorkDay to submit your Open Enrollment elections.
Other Benefits & Services
Monday, November 4
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- BHS Election Support – Managing Political Conversations at Work
- BHS, AU's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program partner, is facilitating pre-election day support to learn practical strategies for handling political discussions professionally and maintaining a healthy work environment. .
Wednesday, November 6
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾
- BHS Election Support – Managing Political Conversations at Work
- BHS, AU's Faculty & Staff Assistance Program partner, is facilitating pre-election day support to learn practical strategies for handling political discussion. .
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Have a fuzzy, scaly, or feathered friend? Vet visits can be purrty expensive, right? Explore Nationwide's My Pet Protection plan offered to AU employees. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Petco gift card. .
Thursday, November 7
- 10:00–11:00amÌý
- Bright Horizons Overview
- Did you know AU employees get 15 days of subsidized emergency back-up care per year? Learn about Bright Horizons program and family support. .
Friday, November 8
- 9:00–10:00amÌý
- BHS Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
- AU has partnered with BHS to provide personal and professional counseling and resources as our Faculty & Staff Assistance Program provider. Learn how BHS can help you and your family at no cost to you. .
Tuesday, November 12
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾Ìý
- Tuition Remission
- Unlock your professional potential and explore new interests with AU's tuition remission benefit! This opportunity extends to you and your spouse or domestic partner, offering a range of programs and classes. .
Wednesday, November 13
- 1:00–2:00±è³¾
- Prudential (No pre-registration. .)
- AU provides basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to you. You can supplement this coverage with additional voluntary coverage during open enrollment.
Thursday, November 14
- 11:00-11:45amÌý
- MetLife Legal Plan, Farmers Auto & Home Insurance
- Get an overview of the Legal Plan and the Farmers group auto and home insurance coverage (administered by MetLife).ÌýMetLife will be raffling a gift to an attendee. .
Friday, November 15
- 10:00am–12:00pmÌý
- AU Open Enrollment Office Hours
- Still have questions on how to review or elect your benefits during Open Enrollment?Ìý, American University's Benefits Specialist. She will help guide you through WorkDay to submit your Open Enrollment elections.
Retirement
Monday, November 4
- 12:00–1:00±è³¾Ìý
- Join Dale Rampell, retired Faculty & Staff Assistance Program counselor, and a panel of retirees to discuss pre-retirement concerns, staying connected to the university after retirement, and more. .
Thursday, November 7
- 3:00–5:00pmÌý
- Join TIAA, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions.
Friday, November 8
- 2:00–4:00±è³¾
- Join Fidelity, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions.
Tuesday, November 12
- 1:00±è³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
- Join TIAA, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions.
Thursday, November 14
- 1:30–3:30±è³¾
- Join Fidelity, one of AU's retirement providers, to answer your retirement questions.
On-Campus Events
Wednesday, November 6
- 10:00²¹³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
- Kaiser Mobile Van – Biometric Screenings on theÌýQuad near EQB
- At capacity. Email AhealthyU to be added to the waitlist for 11/6 or .
- Open to all faculty and staff, the Kaiser Mobile Health Van is offering blood pressure, body mass index, A1c (glucose), and cholesterol screenings. No fasting necessary. Kaiser members can also schedule a COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.
- 10:00²¹³¾â€“2:00±è³¾
- 10:00²¹³¾â€“3:00±è³¾
- Seated 10-Minute Massages in MGC 305
- At capacity. Email AhealthyU to be added to the waitlist.