Eligibility for the University's contribution towards the premium is determined at the beginning of each semester/ coverage period.
For each of the fall and spring semesters, the student must hold at least a 50% Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), and/or Graduate Assistant (GA) appointment for a minimum of eight consecutive work weeks during the semester. For the summer session, the student must hold at least a 50% GTA, GRA, or GA appointment for a minimum of four consecutive work weeks from the end of spring semester classes to the beginning of fall semester classes.
Students who hold a combination of GTA, GRA, and GA appointments are eligible if the combined appointments total at least 50% for the minimum number of weeks.
Eligibility to hold a GTA, GRA, or GA appointment may be found at https://documents.ku.edu/policies/Graduate_Studies/Guidelines_and_eligibility_for_GRAs_GTAs_and_GAs.htm
The University will approve eligibility for the GSHI health insurance plan with a University contribution based on these criteria, application of the Memorandum of Agreement for GTAs, and University policy. In order for the health insurance enrollment form and payment to be accepted, the GTA, GRA, or GA appointment must be active in the Human Resources/Payroll system. Please contact Mary Karten (785/864-7346) or mkarten@ku.edu, for questions pertaining to eligibility.
Students with scholarships/fellowships or who otherwise do not meet eligibility requirements for the GSHI plan may be eligible for the regular student plan. Information about the regular student plan may be obtained at http://www.uhcsr.com/ku.
F1 and J1 international students please read important information on the Office of International Student & Scholar Services webpage.
