GA Health Insurance

Wichita State University and the Kansas Board of Regents are pleased to offer a student health insurance plan for eligible graduate assistants for Spring 2027. For eligible graduate assistants, a portion of the premium is paid by the University IF the student is fully enrolled in the insurance plan by February 15, 2027. The insurance coverage is effective January 1, 2027 for those students fully enrolled in the insurance plan by January 31, 2027. For those who enroll February 1 through February 15, 2027, coverage begins on the date the student pays their portion of the premium. Coverage for the Spring 2027 semester ends on May 31, 2027.

To be eligible for the Spring semester, students must hold a 0.50 EFT (20-hour week) GTA, GRA, or GSA (or a combination of appointments totaling 20 hours per week) that begins no later than February 15, 2027 (20^th day of classes), and concludes at the end of the Spring semester. The hiring documents must also be approved through all levels before February 15, 2027. Students are required to maintain appropriate enrollment while holding an assistantship.

Enrollment in the GA Health Insurance plan is a simple online process. HOWEVER - data entry issues can make the process complicated. Please ensure you follow these instructions closely. Failure to do so could result in your insurance application being delayed or even denied. 

1. Please go to the online enrollment portal. Read the information there carefully to make sure you understand the process. Follow the link on that page to the actual enrollment form. 

2. Fill out the required information on the form. DOUBLE CHECK THE FOLLOWING!!
   1. Did you enter/spell your name correctly?
   2. Did you enter your myWSU ID number correctly?
   3. Did you enter the CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS? 
      1. You MUST use your "shockers.wichita.edu" email address
      2. DO NOT use the "mywsuID@wichita.edu" format - this is not an actual email address, it is a login credential. 
      3. DOUBLE CHECK that you spelled everything correctly in your email address. The insurance company will email you when your application is approved to request that you complete the next step in the process - an incorrect address will delay or completely derail your application.

3. For the Insured Category - select GRT - Graduate/Research/Teaching Assistants.

4. If the Graduate School approves your application, you will be sent an email from the insurance company with a link to the payment process. Make sure to look for email from "@uhcsr.com", and add that domain to your safe senders list to ensure you don't miss the email. Check your junk mail folder as well to make sure it wasn't misdirected there.
5. You will pay the premium online by credit card or e-check to complete your enrollment process
   
   International students – once you have paid the premium, the insurance company will notify the Financial Operations Office and they will remove the regular student Health Insurance charge from your student account. This usually takes 7-10 business days after payment of the discounted premium.

ENROLLMENT MUST BE COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2027.

Coverage Dates and Plan Costs - Fall 2026 - Summer 2027

Rates	Fall 8/1/26 — 12/31/26	Spring 1/1/27 — 5/31/27	Summer 6/1/27 — 7/31/27
Student	$286.00	$286.00	$115.00
Student and Spouse	$1,430.00	$1,430.00	$574.00
Student and One Child	$1,430.00	$1,430.00	$574.00
Student and Two or More Children	$2,574.00	$2,574.00	$1,033.00
Student, Spouse and One Child	$2,574.00	$2,574.00	$1,033.00
Student, Spouse and Two or More Children	$3,718.00	$3,718.00	$1,492.00