Insurance
GA/RA/TA Policy Information - Summer Enrollment ends June 5, 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 Summer 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 24-25 or 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 Summer 2026 GA/RA/TA health Insurance policy and/or reset your password, if
forgotten.
- To view GA/RA/TA eligibility and subsidy information click here.
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Visit to review the 2025-2026 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 
| Student Population | Enrollment Deadline |
|---|---|
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Domestic Students |
Summer A/C enrollment begins on April 20, 2026 and continues until June 5, 2026. Summer B enrollment begins on June 1, 2026 and continues until July 3, 2026. Policy begins on June 26, 2026 and provides coverage until August 16, 2026. |
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International Students |
Summer A/C enrollment begins on April 20, 2026 and continues until May 22, 2026. Summer B enrollment begins on June 1, 2026 and continues until July 3, 2026. Policy begins on June 26, 2026 and provides coverage until August 16, 2026 The Compliance Office will confirm your enrollment directly with Academic HealthPlans
and update your Student Self Service account accordingly. |
For GA/RA/TA that have graduated in Fall or left their program, usage of insurance
plan after 12/31/2025, will result in payment due for Spring/Summer premium $2,197
in lieu of Spring 2026 GA Health Insurance Subsidy. GA/RA/TA may elect to cancel their
insurance plan if there are no claims paid on their behalf after 12/31/2025.
Spring/Summer policies should be cancelled prior to usage and paid claims. Without
paid medical or pharmacy claims, plans may be cancelled as late as February 16, 2026.
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