Health Care, Child Care, and Leave of Absence

Healthcare

All GSRA and GSI students have Gradcare paid for by the department/UM.

GradCare = PremierCare (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Can be used at all UMHS locations and other participating locations
- Managed Care/Student Insurance Office at the University Health Services building on Central Campus
- Annual opt-in period for upgrading care options: add vision, upgrade dental (additional cost)
Delta Dental of Michigan = University of Michigan's dental plan
- Delta Dental does not issue ID cards when you enroll and you do not need a card to receive services. When you make an appointment, the dental office will ask you for your UM-ID (followed by a zero) or Social Security number to verify enrollment and coverage
- There are 3 different levels of coverage
University Health Services (UHS)
- Forms to complete and general information for new students here

When can I enroll?

There are three periods when you may enroll or make changes:

When you are a new hire or newly eligible for benefits
During the annual open enrollment period, usually in October with changes effective January 1
When you experience a qualified family status change

How do I enroll?

To enroll, follow these steps: Go to Wolverine Access > Student Business > Benefits > Benefits Enrollment

For Graduate Students with Children

Graduate students with children constitute a vibrant part of our learning community at the University of Michigan. Rackham believes in supporting graduate students with children both academically and socially. Rackham Graduate School provides information to help parents quickly transition into life at the University of Michigan and in Ann Arbor.

studentswithchildren.umich.edu/
Parental Accommodation Periods:
- GSRA, fellowship recipients, unfunded graduate students:
  - Rackham's graduate student Parental Accommodation Policy
- GSI and GSSAs:
  - Graduate Employment Organization current contract’s Parental Accommodation Period: (negotiations ongoing as of 2017)

Lactation and Personal Care Rooms

Rooms on U-M Ann Arbor campus and at Michigan Medicine facilities in Ann Arbor listed here
CLaSP nursing areas
- The outer lounge area of the 2nd floor women's restroom by the CAEN Lab.
- For those that may have shared offices, discuss with CLaSP Facilities Manager, Marti Moon (mamoon@umich.edu).

Leave of Absence

Ph.D. students may request a leave of absence when certain life events prevent continued active participation in their degree program. This is separate from Parental Leave and Vacation.

Rackham Leave of Absence FAQ
GSI and GSSAs:
- Graduate Employment Organization contract (negotiations ongoing as of 2017): Medical Leave, Parental Accommodation Period, Jury or Witness Service, Immigration Proceedings, and Bereavement Leave Pay

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