Please Note: Employees must notify HR, and provide supporting proof documentation, within 31 days of the date of a Life Event in order to make changes to coverage mid-year. If you do not notify HR within 31 days your next opportunity to make changes will be during the annual Open Enrollment period, held in August each year for a September 1st effective date.

Graduate Assistants / Interns

The below life events must be entered through CORE-CT https://ess.uconn.edu/ by clicking on the “Employee Self-Service Box” below and supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents and the life event.

- Birth/Adoption (Add Children), Marriage (Add Spouse/Children), Divorce/Legal Separation (Drop Spouse/Children), Loss of Spouse/Dependent Coverage (add Spouse/Children), Loss of Coverage (Add Self/Spouse/Children)

If you have any of the following life events, please click on the below button and fill out the form and provide supporting documentation.

- Terminating Coverage (EX: Employee/Dependent gains coverage through another source)
- Employee/Dependent Leave/Arrive in US

Graduate Fellows

All Graduate Fellow life events must be entered using the below form. Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents and the life event.

Graduate Assistants / Interns

- Benefit Elections will be made in CORE-CT.
- You will be prompted to log in using your Net ID and password.
- Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for dependents.

Graduate Fellows

All Graduate Fellows must enter their changes using the below form. Supporting documentation will need to be uploaded for any new dependents.

Graduate Assistant Medical & Dental Rates 09/01/2025 – 08/31/2026

Medical 2025-2026

Dental 2025-2026

Check Deduction & Coverage Dates 2025-2026

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Grad Fellow Medical & Dental Rates 2025-2026 Cost of Coverage – Payable via Fall & Spring Fee Bills

Fall 2025 Semester

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Spring 2026 Semester

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

The State of CT has provided us with their direction on how to cover the below services during this unprecedented time. The below cost shares and benefits related to COVID-19 are applicable through June 30, 2020.

COVID Anthem Coverage

COVID-19 Testing (physician ordered/prescribed) - Covered in and out of network with no member cost-share.

COVID19 Treatment - Covered in and out- of-network for all treatment for COVID-19 diagnosis

Telehealth Non-COVID19 Related Visits - Waiving in-network cost share. Out-of-network follows the standard benefit plan.

Telehealth Psychology

Behavioral Health - Waiving in-network cost share. Out-of-network follows the standard benefit plan.

Cryopreservation - No change at this time. Still an exclusion.

Virtual Visits - Through Amwell, covered at no member cost share when a member signs into their Oxford account and follows the instructions which requires them to use the provided “coupon” code to obtain that no member cost share.

If you plan to elect coverage for your eligible dependents, you will need to include electronic (scanned) documentation of each dependent’s eligibility status at the time of enrollment. For dependents who have social security numbers, you will need to include their social security numbers on their election form.

Qualified dependents generally include:

• Your legally married spouse or civil union partner.
• Your children, including stepchildren and adopted children, up to age 26 for medical and 26 for dental (disabled children may be covered beyond age 26)
• Children for whom you are legal guardian up to age 18, unless proof of continued dependency is provided (allowing coverage up to age 26 for medical and 26 for dental).

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Medical Benefit Summary
Dental Benefit Summary
Medical & Dental Coverage for Graduate Fellows
Network of Distinction
State of CT Partnership Medical Benefit Plan Document
State of CT Partnership Pharmacy Benefit Plan Document
UConn Partnership Plan - CIGNA Dental Preferred Provider Insurance
Special Offers at Anthem.com

How do I enroll in insurance coverage through the Connecticut Partnership Plan?
Online at https://hr.uconn.edu/ga-health-insurance/.

When can I enroll?
You may enroll during an initial enrollment period, which is 31 days from your date of hire. You may also enroll within 31 days from the date of a qualifying life event, or during the annual Grad Open Enrollment period.

Who is eligible for insurance coverage under the Connecticut Partnership Plan at UConn?

• You are eligible for this benefit if you have:
  • A Graduate Assistantship (paid by Payroll)
  • A Graduate Internship (paid by Payroll or approved by the Graduate School)
  • A Graduate Fellowship as approved by the Graduate School

When is the coverage effective?
Coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following your hire date or qualifying life event date. Grad Open Enrollment changes take effect September 1st.

Do I need to re-enroll annually if my appointment is continued?

• No, there is no need to re-enroll annually if your appointment is continued. Coverage will continue with the elections you have from the previous semester.
• If your coverage was terminated mid-appointment due to an academic leave of absence through The Graduate School, you will need to re-enroll within 31 days of the start date of your new Assistantship/eligible Internship/eligible Fellowship appointment.

I will be maintaining my status as a student but I need to take a leave of absence from my employment. Where can I find information regarding taking a leave of absence only from my Graduate Assistantship?
Information concerning leaves of absences for a GA from their Graduate Assistantship only, can be found at the following link: https://hr.uconn.edu/ga-leave-administration/. The link includes the forms to apply, types of leave per the GEU-UAW contract and pay and benefit implications. Please contact the Leave Administrator at the link above to initiate the leave process.

What happens if I experience a qualifying life event? (marriage, birth of child, loss of coverage, etc.)

• You must submit your request to add/drop dependent(s) within 31 days of your Life Event Date.
  • Submit Life Event requests in CORE-CT for the below:
    • Birth/Adoption (Add Children)
    • Marriage (Add Spouse/Children)
    • Divorce/Legal Separation (Drop Spouse/Children)
    • Loss of Spouse/Dependent Coverage (Add Spouse/Children)
    • Loss of Coverage (Add Self/Spouse/Children)
  • Submit all other Life Events via a Benefit Change Form
    • Drop Self/Dependent(s) due to gaining coverage through another source
    • Add/Drop dependents who enter/leave the U.S.
    • Death of a Dependent
  • If you are unsure if you experienced a qualifying Life Event please contact Human Resources at HR@uconn.edu or 860-486-3034

How much does the insurance cost? How do I pay it?

• Rates for medical and dental coverage can be found at: https://hr.uconn.edu/ga-health-insurance/.
• Graduate Assistants & Graduate Interns – Payment is deducted from your paycheck on a bi-weekly basis. Paycheck dates are listed on the Medical and Dental Rates page. Questions regarding your paycheck deductions can be directed to the Payroll Office at 860-486-2423.
• Graduate Fellows – Payment is charged to your Fee Bill

What happens when my Assistantship/Fellowship/Internship ends?

• Your benefits will terminate on the last day of the month that your appointment ends.
  • For appointments that end on the last day of the month, coverage will continue through the last day of the following month.
  • For appointments ending at the conclusion of the Spring Semester end-date, coverage will end on August 31st.
• Continuation of Coverage via COBRA – the COBRA Administrator will automatically send a COBRA notice following notification of termination of coverage.The COBRA Administrator for the Partnership Plan is Anthem COBRA Unit at 1-800-433-5436.

What if I switch from an Assistantship to a Fellowship? Vice versa?

• Your coverage will continue without interruption, upon verification of your change in status. Those going from an assistantship to a Fellowship who are expecting coverage to be continued and receive a COBRA notice from the carrier should contact Human Resources at 860-486-3034 for assistance.
• Graduate Assistants and Interns pay for premiums via payroll deduction; Graduate Fellows are charged premiums via the student fee bill.

What if I want to enroll after my 31 day initial enrollment period, or after my qualifying event 31 day enrollment period?
After the 31 days have elapsed, you may only enroll in coverage, and add/drop dependents during Grad Open Enrollment, which is held annually in August each year for a September 1st effective date.

What if I need to change my name and/or address information?
Change of address/name must be updated in both the Student Administration System and Employee Self Service.

How long will it take to get my insurance cards?
Approximately 4 weeks from when you are enrolled with the carrier. Please note that insurance cards will be mailed to the address listed for you in CORE-CT. To confirm, or update the address listed, go to ess.uconn.edu.

What if I need to use the insurance before I receive my ID cards?

• You may contact your insurance carriers to obtain ID numbers over the phone to use while you wait for your cards in the mail.
• Insurance Provider Contact Information can be found at https://hr.uconn.edu/ga-health-insurance/.