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Open Enrollment 2025

Vision

Starting January 1, 2025, eligible full-time staff and faculty can choose between two vision plans. This stand-alone benefit is available regardless of whether you select CareFirst PPO, CareFirst HDHP, Kaiser HMO, or opt out of an American University medical plan.

CareFirst Vision Basic and Enhanced Plans
  CareFirst Vision Basic CareFirst Vision Enhanced
Comprehensive eye exam $10 copay $10 copay
Examination 12 months 12 months
Lenses 12 months 12 months
Frames 24 months 12 months
Contact lens exam 15% discount Up to $60 allowance + 15% off balance
Single vision lens $20 copay $25 copay
Bifocal lens $20 copay $25 copay
Trifocal lens $20 copay $25 copay
Lenticular lens $20 copay $25 copay
Standard progressive lenses $50 copay Covered in full
Frames Up to $100 or up to $150 at Visionworks + 20% off balance Up to $180 or up to $230 at Visionworks + 20% off balance
Elective contact lenses $97 allowance for single vision
$127 for multifocal + 15% off remaining balance		 Up to $180 + 15% off remaining balance
Necessary contact lenses Covered in full Covered in full
Diabetic Eyecare Plus Program Additional exam at no cost Additional exam at no cost

As part of the 2025 changes to CareFirst, the vision discounts were removed from the CareFirst PPO medical plan.

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.

Open enrollment & new hire enrollment

2025 Enrollment Guide
See instructions below to make your elections.

Make your elections in Workday

Instructions to make your open enrollment elections in Workday

  • Log into Workday and go to your Inbox.
  • Click the Inbox icon, then open the Open Enrollment Change message.
  • Select Let’s Get Started to go to the enrollment page.

You’ll see one of the following options:

  • Manage: Update your elections.
  • Enroll: You’re not currently enrolled but can enroll for 2025.
  • View: Changes aren’t allowed for this benefit (e.g., core benefits like basic life insurance or benefits requiring vendor enrollment, like commuter benefits).

To add dependents

  • Click Add New Dependent and enter as much information as possible (fields marked with an asterisk are required and must be completed).
  • Click Save.

After you’ve made your elections click Review and Sign at the bottom of the screen. Review the summary, check "I Accept," and then click Submit and Done.