Benefits Open Enrollment: 2027
November 2–13, 2026
Visit the Open Enrollment page for more information.
Benefits for full-time faculty & staff
- Education Benefits
- College Tuition for Children
- AU Tuition for You and Your Spouse or Domestic Partner
- Retirement Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Match
- Retiree Medical, Dental, Vision and Tuition Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Multiple Medical and Prescription Plans to Choose From
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Available
- Dental and Vision Coverage Options
- Alternative Therapy Coverage
- Supplemental Medical Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage, and More
- Leave and Time Off
- Annual, Sick, and Holiday Leave (including two weeks off for winter break)
- Parental Leave for Child Bonding
- Family and Medical Leave
- Short Term Medical Leave
- Family and Wellbeing Programs
- Emergency Back-Up Dependent Care
American University makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information that appears on the benefits site. However, if there are discrepancies between the information presented and the legal documents governing a plan or program (the "plan documents"), the plan documents will always govern. American University reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan at its sole discretion at any time, for any reason.
- 2027 Benefits Guide
- Benefits Guide and Documents for 2026 and 2027, including:
- 2027 Summaries of Benefits for Carefirst PPO and HDHP, and Kaiser Permanente HMO
- National Preferred Formulary
- COBRA Guides
- Benefits Extension Plan (BEP) Guide and Form