Whether you are graduating or leaving the University for an extended period, SHIP cannot be continued after the last day of coverage following graduation (December 31 or July 31). The ending of SHIP is considered a qualifying event that opens a 60-day special enrollment period for you to enroll in other insurance plans.
Here are some options that might be available:
Under 26 Years of Age - If under the age of 26, one may be able to stay under their parent or guardian's insurance plan as...
To save you time and frustration, please take a moment to review these helpful steps. Most errors encountered during the waiver process can be avoided by following these simple instructions.
Note: This page is for LLM (executive track) students and new/returning summer graduate students in the programs indicated below. Students, who are enrolled in the current spring semester with an approved Spring 2026 waiver, do not need to apply for a summer waiver as the Spring 2026 waiver is valid through July 31, 2026.
All registered undergraduate and graduate UC Berkeley students, including international students, are automatically enrolled in the Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) to meet the University of California’s health insurance mandate set by the UC Regents. If you have comparable health insurance that meets the SHIP waiver criteria and do not wish to have dual coverage, you can submit an online waiver application to waive enrollment in SHIP. The waiver must be filled out annually during the waiver period (July deadline for the entire upcoming academic...
To save you time and frustration, please take a moment to review these helpful steps. Most errors encountered during the waiver process can be avoided by following these simple instructions.
The 1095-B is an official IRS form showing a record of your health insurance coverage. The purpose of the form is to support your annual disclosure to the IRS that you are in compliance with the ACA. The 1099-HC form is required for anyone residing in the state of Massachusetts.
If you had health insurance coverage with UC Berkeley’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Wellfleet, you will receive the 1095-B or 1099-HC tax form in the mail.
The 1095-B and 1099-HC form is also available on...
When you need medical care, call the appointment office at 510-642-2000 or visit MyUCBerkeleyHealth to make an appointment. Visit the appointments webpage for more...
1No cost-sharing for covered medical expenses, including prescriptions, incurred for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, pre-cervical cancer, and cervical cancer with in-network providers.
2If services are rendered with a non-network provider, SHIP covers 50% of the usual and customary charge after the deductible is met. Members are responsible for all costs over the usual and customary charge.
3Subject to the $450 deductible (once per plan year).
4If services are rendered with a non-network provider, SHIP covers...
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Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is an outstanding health plan designed specifically for college students.
Berkeley SHIP is a comprehensive major medical insurance plan, providing medical, counseling, and prescription through Wellfleet Student, vision through VSP, and...
Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is an outstanding health plan designed specifically for college students. 