Helping you thrive at UMass with outstanding employee benefits since 2000.
UAW/UMass Health & Welfare Trust Fund offers UMass Amherst graduate student employees, postdoctoral researchers, and their families high-quality dental, vision, childcare, and wellness benefits.
The 2025-2026 plan year will begin 8/1.
Applications will open 7/21.
Changes to benefits include:
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Dental plan year maximum increased to $2350
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Orthodontic coverage increased to $1500
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NEW Vision Supplement Benefit for glasses, contacts, and prescription sunglasses
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NEW $10K Basic Life Insurance for GEO
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Increased $20K Basic Life Insurance for Postdocs
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Adventure East Camping Gear Rentals
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Tons of new wellness items eligible for reimbursement!
Understanding your eligibility
Eligibility is based on earnings in a qualified position. Find out more.
Apply using the enrollment portal.
Graduate student employees may be eligible for GEO benefits.
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Postdoctoral candidates may be eligible for Postdoc benefits.
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