2025-2026 Plan Year Information: Graduate Assistant Health Plan

Graduate Assistant Health Plan 2025-2026 Coverage Dates

The 2025-2026 plan year was from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.

  • Fall semester coverage began September 1, 2025
  • Spring semester coverage began February 1, 2026

Coverage Costs

Coverage Costs for Graduate Assistants

The cost (premium) per month is $793.13.

Your account will be charged the base premium of $234.78 at the beginning of each semester.

The remaining monthly balance will be paid as follows: 

  • The University share of the $743.42 balance is equal to twice your appointment percentage (for example, if you hold a 25% appointment, the University will pay half and you pay the rest ($371.71 per month) 
  • You will be billed once at the beginning of the semester to your student account

If you hold a 50% appointment, the University will pay the entire $743.42. Percentages are based on how many hours are worked per semester.

Coverage Costs for Graduate Fellows, Trainees, and Postdoctoral Fellows

You may only enroll in the Graduate Assistant Health Plan (GAHP) if your program agrees to pay the full monthly premium, which is $743.42. 

Departments will need to add the surcharge of $49.71 per month for the department’s portion of the University’s subsidy of dependent coverage (see Department Authorization Form) for a total of $696.91 per month.

At the beginning of each semester, $234.78 will be charged to your account. This fee is not prorated. Postdoctoral fellows who do not have an account will be required to pay the $234.78 by cash, check, debit, or credit card.

Payments may be made online. A secure email will be sent to your university email address containing the amount due for the current billing period, along with a link to our eStore website.

2025-2026 Dependent Rates

Dependent(s)Rate Plan 1 Per MonthRate Plan 2 Per Month
Spouse$94.25$146.73
One child$96.37$148.85
Two or more children$117.52$175.00
Family$201.10$283.58

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