Insurance

GA/RA/TA Policy Information

Eligible GA/RA/TAs can enroll for the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË insurance subsidy during Open-Enrollment periods offered in the beginning of the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. 

To be eligible for the Spring/Summer 2025 insurance subsidy, you must meet both of the following elements for the coverage period you select:  

  • Be an active employee in the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË GEMS 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)

Newly appointed GAs: once you have an offer letter, you must complete the hiring 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 are currently enrolled in the 24-25 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 2025 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 2024-2025 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË 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 »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

Enrollment begins on November 15, 2024 and continues until February 16, 2025

International »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

Enrollment begins on November 15, 2024 and continues until Janaury 30, 2025
Our office will confirm your enrollment directly with Academic HealthPlans and update Student Self Service accordingly.

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

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