Berkeley SHIP information for Special Summer Programs 2026
Period of Coverage and Cost of SHIP
| Program | SHIP Effective Dates | Cost of SHIP |
|---|---|---|
|
May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | $1,979 |
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June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | $1,312 |
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August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026 | TBD |
1 This applies to the incoming class for the first summer in which they start and returning summer students only. After summer, programs roll into regular Fall and Spring SHIP coverage periods and costs.
2Students who would like to purchase SHIP for the month of August 2026: The enrollment period is from July 1, 2026, to August 1, 2026.
3GSI/GSR who graduated in the spring/summer semester and are employed at UC Berkeley beginning September 1, 2026 may enroll in SHIP for the month of August 2026. The enrollment period was from July 1, 2026, to August 1, 2026.
SHIP Benefits
Berkeley SHIP is a comprehensive major medical insurance plan, providing medical, counseling, and prescription through Wellfleet, vision through VSP, and dental services through MetLife. To learn about SHIP benefits, please see SHIP benefits.
Waiving SHIP
Please view our SHIP Waiver Instructions for Special Summer Programs webpage for waiver period dates and instructions on how to waive SHIP. For waiver resources, waiver appeal, and waiver reversal, please see Waiving SHIP.
SHIP for Dependents
| Program | Dependent Enrollment Period | Period of Coverage | Cost of SHIP |
|---|---|---|---|
|
April 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | $1,979 |
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May 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | $1,312 |
Eligibility: Voluntary SHIP is available for the dependents of students enrolled in SHIP. Please visit our Insurance for Dependents webpage to find out who is eligible.
To enroll dependents, create an account or sign in here to complete and submit the online enrollment form during your program's enrollment period. Note: Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 0.5 units for the summer term to be eligible for SHIP and to add their dependents onto SHIP. If the student is not enrolled in classes and SHIP, the request for dependent enrollment will be denied.