Medical Plan
University of Florida graduate assistants, teaching assistants, and research assistants (GAs) who work 10 hours a week or more (.25 FTE) may participate in the GatorGradCare health insurance plan. This plan provides limited preventative dental and vision coverage in addition to medical care.
Starting on January 1, 2025, all new eligible GAs will be automatically enrolled in “Employee Only” GatorGradCare coverage. GAs may opt out or select family coverage instead if desired.
Important Highlights
- All GAs must still complete a waiver with the Student Health Care Center every term in order to avoid being automatically enrolled in student health insurance, which costs over $1,000 per term.
- Dependent enrollment is not automatic and will need to be completed by the employee within 60 days from hire.
- If dependents do not have Social Security numbers, please contact GA Benefits to add them. Employees will still need to elect dependent coverage manually for each desired plan after the dependents are added to their file.
Monthly Rates
- Employee Only: $17.65
- Employee and Spouse/Domestic Partner (DP): $162.85
- Employee and Children: $146.25
- Employee and Family (Spouse/DP + Children): $224.53
Post-Employment COBRA Coverage
Employees have the option to enroll in COBRA coverage within 60 days from the end of their regular employee coverage. Enrollment packets will be mailed within 2-3 weeks after separation, but employees may also enroll by contacting the provider directly after their separation date.
If selected, COBRA coverage will backdate to the end of the employee coverage to prevent a break in insurance.
GatorGradCare COBRA Monthly Rates
- Employee Only: $302.94
- Employee and Spouse/Domestic Partner (DP): $631.38
- Employee and Children: $599.76
- Employee and Family (Spouse/DP + Children): $928.20
COBRA Providers
- GatorGradCare: WebTPA, 800-758-2525 or cobra.updates@webtpa.com
- Eagles Dental: Inspira Financial, 800-359-3921
- Humana Vision: Inspira Financial, 800-359-3921
Dental Plan
The UFSelect Eagles Dental Reimbursement Plan is not dental insurance and does not provide pre-negotiated cost reductions, simply reimbursement for expenses. It is available for use at all dental offices worldwide and is 100% employee-paid.
Monthly Rates
- Employee Only: $40.60
- Employee and Spouse: $81.00
- Employee and Children: $122.00
- Employee and Family (Spouse + Children): $160.00
Vision Plan
Each plan participant enrolled in UFSelect Humana Vision may select coverage for either glasses or contacts. This plan is 100% employee-paid.
Monthly Rates
- Employee Only: $5.81
- Employee and Spouse: $11.63
- Employee and Children: $11.05
- Employee and Family (Spouse + Children): $17.36
Retirement
Employees may choose to enroll in these plans:
- Fidelity Voluntary 403(b) Plans:
Retirement savings plans intended to supplement retirement income from a state plan or to act as stand-alone plans. Tax-deferred and post-tax Roth options are available, and contributions may be modified at will by contacting Fidelity Investments. These plans have an annual IRS contribution limit, have no employer contribution, and are open to all employees.
Time Away
University of Florida provides a variety of leave options for eligible Graduate Assistants.
For Assistance and Questions
Please contact GA Benefits at: