Benefits A-Z
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Benefits Eligibility - GSI, GSSA

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA)

See the Graduate Student section for more information on benefits eligibility and enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria Eligible for these plans Not eligible for these plans

You have less than a 25% appointment and funding for one full term. You must pay 50% of the premium for GradCare and Dental Option 1 if you enroll in these plans.

Medical Insurance (including GradCare), including Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan (Option 1)

Long-Term Care (50% appointment)

Retirement Plan (SRA only) with a 1% or greater appointment for 4 consecutive months or longer

Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan

Dental Plan (Option 2 or 3)

Vision Plan

Legal Plan

Long-Term Disability

University Life, Optional Life, and Dependent Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic Retirement Plan

You have a 25% or greater appointment and funding for a minimum of 4 continuous months for fall and winter term or a 25% appointment and 2 continuous months in the spring/summer term.

Medical Insurance (including GradCare), including Prescription Drug coverage

Dental Plan (Option 1, 2, and 3)

Vision Plan

Legal Plan

Long-Term Care (50% appointment)

University Life, Optional Life, and Dependent Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan (SRA only)

Travel Accident Insurance and Secure Travel Plan

Long-Term Disability

Basic Retirement Plan

Limitations
The University of Michigan in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their dependents. Although the university has elected to provide these benefits this year, no individual has a vested right to any of the benefits provided. Nothing in these materials gives any individual the right to continued benefits beyond the time the university modifies, amends, or terminates the benefit. Anyone seeking or accepting any of the benefits provided will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the benefits programs and the university's right to modify, amend or terminate them.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the benefits information in this site. However, if any provision on the benefits plans is unclear or ambiguous, the Benefits Office reserves the right to interpret the plan and resolve the problem. If any inconsistency exists between this site and the written plans or contracts, the actual provisions of each benefit plan will govern. The University of Michigan in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their dependents.