Benefits | Human Resource Management & Development | The George Washington University

The GW benefits programs are designed to care for you by providing a variety of options that offer security and support for your unique needs.

We invite you to explore our programs and resources and join us for an upcoming event.

If you are looking for in-the-moment support through the GW Employee Assistance Program (EAP), please call (888) 881-5462.

New Employees!

Review the Benefits Guide (PDF) and visit the New Employee page as a starting point for learning about your eligibility for benefits.

We are here to help! Contact us at benefitsgwu [dot] edu (benefits[at]gwu[dot]edu) or (571) 553-8382.

Get information on medical, dental and vision plans, FSA and HSA. Learn about our retirement programs, tuition remission benefit and leave/time off programs.

Review lists of Qualified Life Events and learn about the steps to take to change your benefits. Most changes should occur within 30 calendar days of the event.

Prioritizing taking time off to rest and recharge is important for your overall well-being. Please be sure to check your time off accrual balances and review the Vacation Time Policy to maximize use of your well-deserved time away.

Access the Time Reporting System (TRS) to track and record hours worked and time off taken. As a way to ensure accurate and timely payment, please use these resources for assistance with submitting and reviewing time off requests.

Planning for retirement is an ongoing journey. To help you prepare and grow your savings, please review the available GW retirement plans as well as the investment lineup information to guarantee your elections match your financial preferences and goals.

Important: GW Benefits continues to accept documentation in support of Qualified Life Events (QLE) changes during university breaks and holidays to ensure you may submit your information within the required timeframes.

Documentation can be uploaded to the GW Benefits Enrollment System under your employee profile or sent to Benefits via benefitsgwu [dot] edu (email) or by fax to 571-553-8385.