Benefits Events
Quarterly Aetna 1:1 Appointments
Aetna is available to meet in-person or virtually with GW plan members one-on-one regarding their medical and/or dental plans, or for questions about plan claims, network, website and/or benefits. Register here!
- Thursday, April 30, 2026 I 9am ET - 5pm ET
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026 I 9am ET - 5pm ET
- Monday, October 19, 2026 I 9am ET - 5pm ET
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 I 9am ET - 5pm ET
Note: If a 1:1 appointment time does not work for you, the Aetna Concierge dedicated phone line is available to provide personalized 1:1 support. You can reach them at 844-989-8811, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Ongoing Retirement Counseling
Retirement consultants from Fidelity and TIAA are available on campus by appointment to assist you with enrolling in the GW retirement plans, understanding the plans and available investments, creating your savings plan and reviewing your account balances. To make an appointment, contact your provider(s).
Fidelity Investments
Make an appointment on Fidelity's website or call 800-642-7131
24 Hour Service: 800-343-0860
TIAA
Individual Appointment:
Make an appointment on TIAA's website or call 866-843-5640
24 Hour Service: 800-842-2776
Faculty & Staff Seated Massages
Whole Body Concepts will resume monthly massages on both the VSTC and Foggy Bottom campuses. Take 10 minutes to focus on self-care and step away from your computer.
Foggy Bottom
- January 29 - University Student Center, Room 301 - Cancelled due to winter weather
- February 25 - University Student Center, Room 301
- March 25 - University Student Center, Room 301
- April 29 - University Student Center, Room 403
- May 27 - University Student Center, Room 301
- June 24 - University Student Center, Room 301
- July 22 - University Student Center, Room 301
- August 26 - University Student Center, Room 301
- September 30 - University Student Center, Room 301
- October 7 - University Student Center, Third Floor (locations vary see OE events page for more details)
- November 18 - University Student Center, Room 301
- December 16 - University Student Center, Room 301
Book your appointment here.
Virginia Science & Technology Campus
- January 27 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109 - Cancelled due to winter weather
- February 24 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
- March 24 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
- April 28 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
- May 26 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
- June 23 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
- July 28 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
- August 25 - Enterprise Hall, Room 109
Book your appointment here.
Budgeting Out Loud Financial Well-being Campaign Events
- Headspace: Change Your Money Story I On Demand
- TIAA: Take control of your financial life: 5 steps to save money and manage debt I Tuesday, August 18 at 11am ET
- Bank of America: Retire on your terms I Tuesday, August 18 at 4pm ET
- Bank of America: Understanding Social Security: When, What, How I Thursday, August 20 at 11am ET
Additional Benefits Events
- Headspace: Balance & Boundaries: Creating Space for What Matters Most I Thursday, August 13 at 12pm ET
- Bright Horizons: Family Care you can Trust I Thursday, August 18 at 12pm ET
- Legal Resources: Cyber Scam Threats for Teens and Kids I Wednesday, August 19 at 12pm ET
- Progyny: Postpartum and Parenting: What to Expect Your First Year I Wednesday, August 19 at 3pm ET
- Bank of America: Cyber Security Awareness I Wednesday, August 19 at 4pm ET
- Bright Horizons: Support for Your Elder Caregiving Journey I Thursday, August 20 at 2pm ET
- Health Advocate: Finding Balance in a Digitally Driven World I Thursday, August 20 at 4pm ET
- Legal Resources: The Sandwich Generation - Caring for Kids and Aging Parents at the Same Time I Wednesday, August 26 at 12pm ET