Recently, some GC students have asked me whether students remained eligible for NYSHIP once they hit Level 3 in their program.

Short answer: YES, you do remain eligible for NYSHIP at Level 3 in your program. Phew!

Slightly longer answer: The confusion stems from the fact that the term “level” is also used to refer to adjunct teaching levels, and adjuncts who are at the Level 3 pay grade are no longer eligible for NYSHIP. If you are in this predicament, you may be able to arrange to stay at Level 2 at your campus and keep your NYSHIP health insurance.