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Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants
Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants who meet certain criteria will receive the university-sponsored student insurance program from Academic Health Plans as part of their benefits package. This is a supplemental medical insurance plan and cannot be removed or refunded to the student.
You must be enrolled in the G12 pay group and confirmed through payroll in order to receive this benefit. Please see your unit business manager (UBM) if you believe you are eligible. Your UBM is responsible for enrolling you in the correct pay group when you are hired.
Coverage begins the first day of the month you are hired and terminates on the last day of the month that you work for UofL.
For additional questions please contact Academic Health Plans at support@ahpcare.com or 1-855-850-4191.
FAQ
No, because the insurance is a benefit of your employment at the University.
The University of Louisville sponsored student injury and sickness insurance plan from Academic Health Plans provides UofL students with an affordable student health insurance plan tailored to the particular needs of UofL students. View the insurance brochure.
Yes. See the rate chart below for information regarding the pricing. Dependents must be added during the first month of employment or by Qualifying Event. Email the Insurance Advocate for additional information.
| Monthly | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | $286.00 |
| Child | $286.00 |
| 2 or more children | $572.00 |
Dependents need to be added during the first month of employment. You may add dependents by submitting a Dependent Enrollment form. Dependent eligibility expires concurrently with that of the insured student. Dependent children will not be seen at Campus Health, but should be seen by other network Pediatric providers. Dependents can also be added if a Qualifying Event occurs (birth, marriage, loss of job).
Contact stuins@louisville.edu for additional information regarding this type of enrollment.
The University sponsored plan requires students and dependent spouses to use Campus Health Services for routine health care. Specialty care is provided through the United Health Care provider network.
Referrals are not required but are suggested because Campus Health Services can obtain appointments within the University system which decreases the cost for the student. If you have an after-hour emergency, you may use any immediate/urgent care center or emergency room. These services are subject to annual deductibles and/or co-payments.
Obtaining a referral is not a guarantee of payment. Final determination of benefits is determined by the insurance company.
Students may use any of the local hospitals in the Louisville area or nationwide. However, there would be less out of pocket expense at UofL Hospital.
Yes. Using the United Health Care network will be less expensive. See the Academic Health Plans Web site for information on how to locate an United Health Care provider.
Yes. Worldwide coverage and travel assistance is available including air ambulance transfer back to the United States if medically necessary. Please contact Academic Health Plans at (855) 850-4191 for more information.
International students are not covered when they require services in their home country.
For information on how to obtain your insurance card,.
- Before You Visit a Provider: Understand the specific procedure to follow when seeking medical treatment under your Student Health Insurance Plan. Use the Campus Health Services Offices as your primary physicians for non-emergency care.
- Call 502-852-6479 for Cardinal Station office or 502-852-6446 for the Health Science Center office.
- Customer service inquiries, including provider network questions, should be directed to Academic Health Plans by calling (855) 850-4191 or you can contact the University Insurance Advocate at 502-852-6519 or stuins@louisville.edu
The Student Health Insurance Plan is medical coverage only. The university does not offer a student dental or vision plan. Academic Health Plans offers Dental and Vision plans to students who are enrolled in the university's student health insurance plan at an additional cost. See the section on Add-On Coverage Options.