{"id":4483,"date":"2017-12-01T10:10:11","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T18:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=4483"},"modified":"2026-07-05T08:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T15:34:03","slug":"graduate-appointees-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/insurance\/health\/graduate-appointees-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate appointees: health insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GAIP eligibility and coverage overview<\/a><\/h3>\n

Health insurance for teaching assistants, research assistants, tutors, predoctoral researchers, and other academic student employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Dependent coverage<\/a><\/h3>\n

Enroll your spouse or partner and children<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Summer quarter coverage<\/a><\/h3>\n

Enroll in summer coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Self-pay option<\/a><\/h3>\n

Receive GAIP health coverage by paying for it yourself<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Continuation of coverage<\/a><\/h3>\n

Continue your insurance should you lose eligibility for UW-paid coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Financial education seminars for graduate students<\/a><\/h3>\n

Get tips that help you better manage your finances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Graduate Appointee Insurance Program Orientations<\/a><\/h3>\n

Review GAIP eligibility requirements, enrollment, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), and other GAIP resources, and learn about the information and tools available to GAIP participants on the new LifeWise website.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Appeal coverage or claims<\/a><\/h3>\n

Appeal your eligibility for GAIP coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Leave of absence<\/a><\/h3>\n

Requesting GAIP coverage while on leave<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Dual coverage with ISHIP<\/a><\/h3>\n

International students at UW are required by federal and state laws to maintain health insurance while studying<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP frequently asked questions<\/a><\/h3>\n

This page summarizes commonly asked questions about the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GAIP: Information for departments<\/a><\/h3>\n

Verify eligibility for GAIP coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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