ASE/GSR Child Dependent Health Premium Benefit Program

Subject: ASE/GSR Child Dependent Health Premium Benefit Program
To: Current Academic Student Employees and Graduate Student Researchers
Pursuant to the agreement between the UAW and UC, attached is the Child Dependent Health Premium Benefit Program Overview and Form. Please refer to the information provided on the form regarding this program and eligibility. Instructions for submitting requests for reimbursement, and additional details and resources related to this benefit program are posted on the Child Dependent Health Premium Benefit Program webpage.
Timing of Requests
Requests effective Spring Quarter 2024 and beyond
Requests must be submitted within 10 days of enrollment each quarter. Please refer to the instructions on the program webpage.
Retroactive Requests (for January 1, 2023 - present)
Eligible ASEs and GSRs who enrolled qualified dependents in UCSHIP from January 1, 2023 through the current date and have not yet received reimbursement may submit a retroactive request for reimbursement, following the instructions on the program webpage. Retroactive requests for these dates are due to the Graduate Division by March 7, 2024.
The Graduate Division will verify the information submitted and forward the request for processing. A reimbursement payment will be issued no later than sixty (60) calendar days from submission of the required documentation, provided that the documentation submitted is complete and accurate, and that the ASE/GSR is eligible for the benefit.
Questions may be directed to the Graduate Division at gss-group@ucsc.edu.