We also have perks that are not immediately obvious. One of the perks of being a graduate assistant is tuition benefits. I want to make it clear that graduate assistant health insurance with Medica does not provide dependent coverage. What Medica allows is the purchase of health insurance for a graduate assistant's dependents. There is a distinct difference.
Dependent coverage assumes employer contribution.
Furthermore, the cost for University employees to cover dependents was overstated. This is absolutely incorrect. Under our previous provider we had a prescription copayment of six dollars. Current graduate assistant health insurance copay with Medica is also six dollars, which is actually cheaper than some of the employee plans. I would suggest the Daily check the facts more carefully in the future.