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GAIP eligibility and coverage overview<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Dependent coverage<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Summer quarter coverage<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

Enroll in summer coverage<\/p>\n

GAIP: Self-pay option<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Continuation of coverage<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Financial education seminars for graduate students<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Graduate Appointee Insurance Program Orientations<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

Attend a program orientation<\/p>\n

GAIP: Appeal coverage or claims<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Leave of absence<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP: Dual coverage with ISHIP<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

GAIP frequently asked questions<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

Answers to more questions you may have<\/p>\n

GAIP: Information for departments<\/i><\/a><\/h4>\n

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

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