GA Student Health Insurance 

Eligibility criteria:

• Enrolled full-time as a graduate student

• Appointed as a Graduate Assistant in Workday at 50% effort

NOTE: Graduate Assistants are automatically enrolled in the health insurance each semester (fall, summer, spring). If insurance is not wanted, GAs have to waive each semester, even if they waived the previous semester. 

LSU will cover 75% of the total premium cost. 

Please refer to the table found in the Student Health Insurance Initiation Plan Memo for cost information. 

The full student health insurance premium and the 75% credit for LSU’s share will be programmatically added to the account of each GA entered in Workday.

GAs in the Spring will be automatically enrolled in and assessed the Spring/Summer premium. Graduating GAs are automatically assessed the Spring only rate if they have diploma fees posted to their account. Contact Bursar Operations at bursar@lsu.edu by the 14th class day if you are graduating and see the Spring/Summer premium.

Graduating GAs are covered under SHIP until the end of the paid policy period (term).

The student health insurance plan is non-refundable. 

The student insurance plan cannot be prorated or end early. 

At an additional cost. You WILL NOT receive the 75% subsidy for spouses and dependents. Payment will be handled directly through Gallagher.

1. Go to www.gallagherstudent.com/lsu-batonrouge.
2. Log in by following the instructions on the website.
3. Click on the green ‘Enroll’ button under the ‘Plan Summary’ tile.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the form to enter and enroll your “Dependent Spouse/Partner” and/or “Dependent Children”.
5. You are required to upload supporting documentation, e.g. marriage or birth certificate.
6. You will be prompted to submit payment.
7. Save Confirmation email will be sent. 

New GAs will be appointed as soon as they have all the required documentation. This may not be until a few days before the semester begins. Contact the gradinsurance@lsu.edu if you have missed the waiver deadline.

1.  Go to www.gallagherstudent.com/lsu-batonrouge.  
2.  Follow the login instructions. 
3. Click on the “Waive” button under “Plan Summary.” 
4. You will need your health insurance information. 
5. Follow the instructions to complete the form.
6. NOTE: International students must upload proof of medical evacuation and repatriation coverage.
7. A reference number will be emailed upon submission; however, final determination may take 24-48 hours.

Note: Your insurance information IS required to complete the waiver form; you do not need to upload documents at the time of initial submission. You will receive an email notification WHEN additional documents are needed.

Dental and Vision Insurance Plans are available to all students to purchase on a voluntary basis at an additional cost. For more information, visit the Humana webpage.