Insurance

GA/RA/TA Policy Information - Spring Enrollment begins 11/15/25

Eligible GA/RA/TAs can enroll for the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ insurance subsidy during Open-Enrollment periods offered in the beginning of the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. 

To be eligible for the Spring/Summer 2026 insurance subsidy, you must meet both of the following coverage eligibility requirements for the period you select:

  • Be an active employee in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ employment system in one of the following job codes: 9181, 9182, 9183, 9184, 9185, or 9550
  • Work a minimum of 10 hours a week (.25 FTE of higher)
  • Maintain eligibility throughout the semester(s)

Newly appointed GAs: once you have an offer letter, you must complete the Onboarding process to be an active employee and allow 5-10 days for an invite email from Academic Health Plans’ enrollment portal, Care26, to enroll. The sender will be: noreply@ahpcare.com. 

Reappointed GAs: if you were previously enrolled in the 24-25 or 25-26 policy, please do not wait for an activation email, you will need to log back into your mycare26 account to enroll for the Spring/Summer 2026 GA/RA/TA health Insurance policy and/or reset your password, if forgotten. 

  • To view GA/RA/TA eligibility and subsidy information click here. 
  • Visit to review the 2025-2026 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Student Health Insurance policy and obtain your insurance card 

    If you are experiencing issues with online enrollment, please contact Academic HealthPlans directly at (888) 896-5797 or 

GA/RA/TA Enrollment Deadlines
Student Population Enrollment Deadline 

Domestic ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Spring/Summer enrollment begins on November 15, 2025 and continues until February 16, 2026.

Policy begins January 1, 2026.

International ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

Spring/Summer enrollment begins on November 15, 2025 and continues until January 16, 2026.

Policy begins January 1, 2026.
The Compliance Office will confirm your enrollment directly with Academic HealthPlans and update your Student Self Service account accordingly.

 

 

 

 















For GA/RA/TA that have graduated in Fall or left their program, usage of insurance plan after 12/31/2025, will result in payment due for Spring/Summer premium $2,197 in lieu of Spring 2026 GA Health Insurance Subsidy. GA/RA/TA may elect to cancel their insurance plan if there are no claims paid on their behalf after 12/31/2025.

Spring/Summer policies should be cancelled prior to usage and paid claims. Without paid medical or pharmacy claims, plans may be cancelled as late as February 16, 2026.

Telephone: 813-974-2331, option 5
Fax: 813-974-8910

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