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SAAs are part-time positions that usually require 15-20 hours of work per week and concurrent course enrollment, where the graduate student works in a position with academic duties, such as an associate instructor, faculty assistant, graduate assistant, or research assistant. In exchange for the work, the SAA receives a stipend as compensation for the academic duties assigned—this compensation is considered taxable income.\nIn addition, SAAs appointed at 37.5% FTE (15 hours per week) or higher, receive graduate student health insurance coverage effective at the beginning of their contract. SAAs are automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan for each semester that their appointment meets the percentage criteria for health insurance coverage. The health insurance coverage includes medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a life insurance policy and access to other university benefits and resources.\nFor more information on appointments and guidelines for SAAs see appropriate campus policies (IUB: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/doc/graduate-student-academic-appointees-guide.pdf\" \u0014graduate-student-academic-appointees-guide.pdf (indiana.edu)\u0015 IUI: \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://academicaffairs.indianapolis.iu.edu/Faculty-Affairs/graduate-students\" \u0014Graduate Students: Faculty Affairs: Office of Academic Affairs: Indiana University Indianapolis\u0015)\nHealth Insurance Coverage\nSAAs appointed at 37.5% FTE (15 hours per week) or higher receive graduate student health insurance coverage for each semester they have an active SAA contract. The SAA is eligible for health insurance coverage as of the first day of their contract. Coverage ends on the last day of their contract; however, coverage periods are generally based on the academic year as follows:\nFall Semester: August 1–December 31\nSpring Semester: January 1–July 31\nFull Academic Year: August 1–July 31\nThe university subsidizes the full cost of the health insurance premiums: SAAs do not pay any premiums for coverage. When covered by the plan, SAAs have access to nationwide medical, prescription, vision, and dental plans. The medical plan has no deductible and low out-of-pocket costs, such as copays, with access to the on-campus health center. There is an option to waive IU health insurance if the SAA prefers to remain on a parent or spouse’s plan.\nInternational students may waive the SAA plan if they prefer to enroll in the IU-sponsored International Student plan, however enrollment on the SAA plan is primary and takes precedence, so an International SAA must both waive the SAA plan and notify the International Office of their intent to switch plans.\nAdditionally, eligible dependents of SAAs can be enrolled on the student’s health insurance plan, however the SAA is responsible for the full cost of dependent premiums. Dependents are eligible for enrollment only during periods that the SAA is eligible for enrollment.\nWhen coverage ends as an SAA, the university will send a COBRA offer to allow the SAA to continue health insurance coverage on voluntary basis at the full premium cost.\nInformation about the health insurance, how to waive coverage, add coverage for dependents, and links to plan information is sent to SAAs each semester.\nHealth Insurance for SAAs on Leave\nThere are times when the SAA may need to take a complete leave from their academic coursework and assigned SAA duties but maintain their health insurance. Beginning with the 2022-23 academic year, SAAs may request a medical or parental leave of absence and continue being covered by IU- sponsored health insurance. This leave plan would accommodate students requiring leave beyond two to three weeks. If the leave is appr","cbCaiqR5S3q1gZVf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqR5S3q1gZVf","docx",35911,"English","# Background, Information, and Process\n## Background\n## Health Insurance Coverage\n## Health Insurance for SAAs on Leave\n## Departmental Leave Process","[{\"question\":\"What SAA roles and hours typically qualify as Graduate Student Academic Appointments?\",\"answer\":\"SAAs are part-time academic positions offered by schools, departments, or administrative offices, usually requiring 15–20 hours per week and concurrent course enrollment.\"},{\"question\":\"When does SAA health insurance coverage begin and end?\",\"answer\":\"Coverage is effective on the first day of the contract and ends on the last day of the contract, with semester periods generally following August 1–December 31 and January 1–July 31.\"},{\"question\":\"Can an SAA maintain health insurance during a medical or parental leave?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. Starting in the 2022–23 academic year, SAAs may request an approved medical or parental leave of absence and continue receiving IU-sponsored insurance for up to six months or until the contract ends, whichever comes first.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps are required for a department to process an SAA leave?\",\"answer\":\"The SAA applies through the academic unit with supporting documentation; after approval, the HRBP submits the leave eDoc in the HRMS using the appropriate leave code options enabled for SAAs beginning August 2022.\"}]","SAA Leaves of Absence and Insurance Coverage - Background, Information, and Process | DOCX"]