Employee Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Vision
Remember, you can make qualifying life event changes and update your Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, update life insurance beneficiaries by logging into Benefit Solver
Health Plan Options
Highmark will continue to administer our medical benefits. Optum RX will be our new pharmacy administrator. Based on strong recommendations from the Benefits Advisory Committee, we are pleased to offer two health plan options beginning in January 2027:
- Plan 1: $1,750 individual / $3,500 family deductible
- Plan 2: $3,500 individual / $7,000 family deductible
Employee premiums will depend upon your plan choice, salary band, and coverage level (employee-only, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, or family).
Both plans qualify as high-deductible health plans, making them eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions. The College will once again make contributions to employee HSAs based on your health plan selection.
Please review the information below to help make your selections:
2027 Open Enrollment Presentation
Use Our Cost Estimator Tool
Not sure which plan is right for you? Our interactive Cost Estimator Tool helps you compare plans based on your specific situation. Enter your salary, family size, and expected healthcare needs to see a personalized cost analysis for each plan option.
Additional Benefits
Vision Plan
Vision coverage is available to all benefit-eligible employees. For details on coverage and benefits, please review: Vision Benefit Summary (PDF)
Making Changes Outside of Open Enrollment
Qualifying Life Events
You may make changes to your benefits outside of the open enrollment period only if you experience a qualifying life event. You must notify Human Resources within the timeframes specified below:
- Birth or Adoption: Notify Human Resources within 14 days of the birth or adoption to ensure enrollment in health insurance. Please find important information on how to enroll your child in our health insurance here.
- Marriage: If your new spouse would like to join our medical or dental coverage, you must add them within 30 days of marriage. Otherwise, you will need to wait until the next open enrollment period.
- Divorce or Legal Separation: Notify Human Resources immediately. Your former spouse may be eligible for COBRA insurance coverage.
Please notify Human Resources of any qualifying life event as soon as possible, as these changes may affect your benefits and eligibility.
Prescription Drug Information
Optum Rx – Prescription Benefit Manager, Effective January 1, 2027
Gettysburg College has joined the Preferred University Rx Purchasing Coalition (PURPC), a partnership of more than 40 colleges and universities across the Northeast and Midwest. Membership in the Coalition allows the College to secure greater discounts on prescription drug costs and more efficient plan administration.
PURPC partners with Optum Rx to administer the program. As a result, Optum Rx will become Gettysburg College's prescription benefit vendor for all health plan participants, effective January 1, 2027.
Additional Required Notices
The College is required to provide the following notices and information to all benefit-eligible employees:
Questions?
If you have any questions about open enrollment or your benefit options, please contact Human Resources:
- Email: hr@gettysburg.edu
- Phone: 717-337-6202
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM