Insurance

GA/RA/TA Policy Information - Fall Enrollment begins July 15, 2026

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 2026 insurance subsidy, you must meet both of the following coverage eligibility requirements for the period you select:

  • Be an active employee in the USF 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 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 26-27 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 2026-2027 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

Annual and Fall enrollment begins on July 15, 2026, and continues until September 19, 2026

Be sure to maintain your appointment through the entire semester.

International Students

If eligibility is maintained throughout the semester, the 2026–2027 GA Health Insurance Subsidy will cover 100% of the health insurance premium for international GA/RA/TA employees. No deductions will be taken from your paycheck.

Annual and Fall enrollment begins on July 15, 2026, and continues until August 28, 2026.

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

 

 

 

 














GA/RA/TA that enroll for the health insurance subsidy but do NOT complete their appointment will be responsible for any outstanding premium. 

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

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