top of page
Welcome UMass Grad Student Employees and Postdocs!
Whether you're new this year or returning, Trust Fund benefits are part of your compensation as employees. We look forward to getting you enrolled!
The beenfits and application are slighly different for Grad Employees and Postdocs. Review the relevant details below.
.png)
.png)
GEO Enrollment: The Basics
- The Enrollment Portal opens on 7/21/25 for 2025-2026 applications.
-
The earliest start date for dental & vision coverage is 8/1/25.
-
All grad employees must re-enroll each year to maintain benefits.
-
Grad student employees should be aware that Trust Fund dental & vision insurance are completely separate from your student health plan.
-
Submit an application using the Enrollment Portal as early as 7/21/25. It can take 7-10 days for us to process, and we will send you a confirmation email when your coverage is active.
-
Be sure to review our Benefits and Eligibility Guidelines.
Postdoc Enrollment: The Basics
- The Enrollment Portal opens on 7/21/25. As a Postdoc, you only need to enroll once during your employment tenure at UMass.
-
If you need to make a change to your benefits, you can do so during the first enrollment period (7/21/25-9/15/25).
-
New postdocs may submit an application using the Enrollment Portal as early as 7/21/25. It can take 7-10 days for us to process, and we will send you a confirmation email when your coverage is active.
-
Be sure to review our Benefits and Eligibility Guidelines.
Don't forget to join us for the 20TH Annual Benefits Social
on August 28th!
Questions? Connect with us.
bottom of page