If you are a TA, GA or RA, you may be eligible for health insurance.
If your assistantship is through the UB Foundation, please contact our office to enroll in the UB Student Health Insurance Plan.
Students that have assistantships through other pay lines enroll into the student employee health insurance through Human Resources , not with UnitedHealthcare StudentResources. Graduate and Teaching Assistants enroll into the NYSHIP SEHP policy and Research Assistants enroll into the UMR policy. Speak with your department or Human Resources for assistance with enrollment.
All processes involved with TA, GA, or RA insurance are handled by your union. Contact the following for more information visit the HR website or call your benefits specialist:
716-645-7777
You may be eligible for other insurance even when you are no longer a TA, GA or RA. Please select one of the following categories to learn more.
For help understanding and navigating the health insurance process.
Student Health Insurance Office
Student Life
1 Capen
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-2100
Phone: (716) 645-3036