Frequently Asked Questions

Enroll/Cost

If you need to enroll in AcademicBlue SHIP coverage as an AGS employee for the current 2025-2026 plan year ending 08/31/2026, click 25-26 Plan Year and scroll down to Enroll/Cost.

If you waived coverage for the 2025-2026 plan year, your waiver automatically continues for the 2026-2027 plan year. In order to enroll in coverage for the 2026-2027 plan year, please contact AHP to request your 2025-2026 waiver be removed by the enrollment deadline.

Open Enrollment Dates

Open enrollment period to add dependents is 31 calendar days after hire date.

Open Enrollment for Returning AGS
07/15/2026 - 09/15/2026

If you want dependent coverage for the new plan year starting 09/01/2026, you must enroll your dependents by 09/15/2026, even if they are covered through 08/31/2026. Otherwise, your AcademicBlue SHIP coverage will automatically continue for only you. You do not need to take action during the enrollment period if you don’t want dependent coverage starting 09/01/2026.

New Fall AGS
08/16/2026 - 09/15/2026

If you want dependent coverage for the new plan year starting 09/01/2026, you must enroll your dependents by 09/15/2026. If you also want dependent coverage for August 2026, complete an additional enrollment for the 2025-2026 plan year here by 09/15/2026

Online Enrollment

AGS Employees - Enroll Dependent(s)

Continuation Coverage

Employees with a Qualifying Life Event

UT Gap Coverage