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 Spring/Summer 2025 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)

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鈥� 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 Spring/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 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鈥�

GA/RA/TA Enrollment Deadlines
Student Population Enrollment Deadline

Domestic Students

Enrollment begins on November 15, 2024 and continues until February 16, 2025

International Students

Enrollment begins on November 15, 2024 and continues until Janaury 30, 2025
Our office will confirm your enrollment directly with Academic HealthPlans and update Student Self Service accordingly.

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

TAMPA OFFICE HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8AM TO 5PM
PHONE LINES AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 10AM TO 4PM