Insurance

GA/RA/TA Policy Information

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

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

  • Be an active employee in the USF 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 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 usf.mycare26.com to review the 2024-2025 USF 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 here

GA/RA/TA Enrollment Deadlines
Student Population Enrollment Deadline

Domestic Students

Summer A/C: Enrollment begins April 21 and continues through June 6, 2025

Summer B: Enrollment begins June 1 and continues through July 5, 2025

International Students

Summer A/C: Enrollment begins on April 21 and continues through May 23, 2025.

Summer B: Enrollment begins on June 1 and continues through July 5, 2025.

The Compliance Office will confirm your enrollment directly with Academic HealthPlans and update Student Self Service accordingly.

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