GRA/GTA/GA Student Health Insurance

Graduate Research Assistants (GRA), Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA), & Graduate Assistants (GA) for student employees. Enrollment is online only.

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Graduate Health Insurance Program

Kansas State University offers a Graduate Health Insurance Program for eligible graduate student employees in accordance with the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) requirements. The program provides access to medical coverage for graduate assistants and eligible dependents.

The insurance provided is a Blanket Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan underwritten by UnitedHealthcare and administered by UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR).

Important: Eligible graduate student employees must apply for coverage each semester they wish to enroll.

Eligibility

Graduate student employees may be eligible for coverage if all of the following criteria are met:

  • Appointment as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), Graduate Assistant (GA), or a combination of these roles totaling 0.5 FTE or greater.
  • Appointment duration of at least eight consecutive work weeks during the fall or spring semester.
  • Appointment duration of at least four consecutive work weeks during the summer semester (June 1 through July 31).

Please note: As a graduate student employee, it is your responsibility to apply for your health insurance each semester if you are eligible for coverage.

Enrollment

Enrollment is completed online through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources.

  1. Visit the Kansas State University Enrollment Site
  2. Click on “To submit your application please complete this Enrollment Form”
  3. Complete the “Kansas State University Request Insurance Coverage Form” by completing all applicable/required fields on the form.
  4. Click “Add Spouse” or Add a Child” icons if you wish to enroll your spouse and/or child(ren). This is found in the Dependent Information section of the enrollment form.
  5. Check the box for the coverage period you wish to enroll and click “Update Total.”
  6. Check the box indicating “I elect to purchase insurance coverage under this student insurance plan. Above are the choices I have made.*”
  7. Type your full name in the Payer Signature box and complete the Date field.
  8. Click Submit
  9. HR will review your application and confirm your eligibility. Please allow up to 14 days for this process.
  10. Upon confirmation of eligibility, you will receive an email from United Healthcare with a link to make payment for this coverage. This link is only valid for 5 days and will be sent to the email address you used on your Enrollment Form. Please be sure to check your “spam” folder in your inbox if you have not received the email in your normal inbox.
  11. Submit payment through the UHCSR system via the link provided in your email.

Additional Coverage

Graduate students may elect to purchase dental and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources. Enrollment rules and premium rates for these plans differ from medical coverage.

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2026-2027 Graduate Employee Health Insurance information

Premium Rates for 2026-2027 (August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027)

SEMESTER OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD COVERAGE PERIOD Student Cost
2026-2027

University Cost
2026-2027
Fall 2026 July 9 - October 1 August 1 -December 31 $286.00 $858.00
Spring 2027 December 1 - March 1 January 1 - May 31 $286.00 $858.00
Summer 2027 May 1 - July 1 June 1 - July 31 $115.00 $344.00

Coverage begins the first day of the coverage period if the student enrolls any time during that open enrollment month. For example, enrollment in (and subsequent payment for) Health Insurance on August 18 will have a coverage date back to August 1. The online portal will close on the last day of open enrollment.

To find information about the plan

Go to UHCSR, and click “Explore Policy” under the Medical – GA/TA PLAN Policy #2026-470-3. The website will contain health plan information outlining coverage details, supplemental Dental and Vision insurance options, continuation insurance, and the complete policy brochure. Questions on specific coverage or allowances must be directed to United Healthcare at United Healthcare Student Resources Customer Service or 1-888-344-6104.

Continuation Insurance for GTA/GRA/GA Health Insurance

Students who purchased the GTA/GRA/GA health insurance through the most recent coverage period, can elect for continuing coverage for a maximum of 3 months due to loss of an eligible appointment. The insured GTA/GRA/GA must exercise this right within 60 days of termination of appointment, and the cost is paid 100% by the student. The GTA/GRA/GA has a right to choose to continue benefits so long as the Kansas Board of Regents maintains a plan with UHCSR.

This Continuation Insurance election must be made in the student’s MyUHC portal through the UHCSR Student Resources website. Please keep in mind:

  1. Premium is subject to change annually on August 1st.​
  2. UHCSR and KSU will NOT send premium reminder notices. It is the student’s responsibility to enroll and make payment to UHC if they want to pursue coverage after their appointment ends.
  3. Once the first month of Continuation Insurance has been purchased, it is the student’s responsibility to send subsequent premium payment to UHCSR so that UHCSR receives the payment on or before the first of the month for which insurance is being purchased.
  4. Premiums can be paid in advance. However, UHCSR will not refund unused premium should the student terminate insurance early.

Mid-Coverage Period Change/Life Events

You can add and drop dependents during the plan year with a qualifying event.  To make a mid year change please submit the Qualifying Life Event Form (pdf) and emailing it to sidhelp@uhcsr.com or fax to 1-469-229-5612.

Domestic Non-Eligible students

If you are not a graduate student employee, please contact Lafene Health Center at LHCins@ksu.edu for your questions.

International Students

Please read the important information on the mandatory health insurance and the waiver process from International Student and Scholar Services.

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