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 Fall 2024 insurance subsidy, you must meet both of the following elements for the coverage 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)

You must successfully complete RightStart and allow 5-10 days for an activation invite email from Academic Health Plans’ enrollment portal, Care26 
sender: info4students@mycare26.com to enroll.

If you are currently enrolled in the 23-24 policy, You will need to log back into your mycare26 account to enroll for the 24-25 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 2023-2024 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

Enrollment begins on July 15, 2024 and continues until September 20, 2024

International Students

Enrollment begins on July 15, 2024 and continues until August 30, 2024 
Our office will confirm your enrollment directly with Academic HealthPlans and update OASIS accordingly.

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Fax: 813-974-8910

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