To understand how SHIP works, it is important to understand that your health plan at UC Berkeley consists of two parts:
1. University Health Services (UHS)
University Health Services is a complete outpatient health center for students, providing medical, mental health, and preventive care. Our clinicians serve as your primary care...
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All registered* students at the University of California are required to meet the university’s health insurance mandate as set by the UC Regents. Registered* UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students are automatically enrolled in the Berkeley...
I. All plans must provide unrestricted access to an in-network primary care provider, in-network hospital, and full non-emergency medical and behavioral health care within 50 miles of campus or the student’s place of residence while attending school.
NOTE: This criterion applies to all plan types without exception, including Medi-Cal or Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE/military, HMOs (including Kaiser, Sharp, and others), Covered California, ministry sharing plans or other U.S. federal or state exchange plans, all employee-sponsored and individual plans...
The ASUC Student Advocate's Office is a student-run office that provides free and confidential advice and representation to students who experience issues or conflicts with the university. If after contacting the SHIP office, you would like additional support regarding SHIP, completing waiver appeals, or billing, please contact them at (510) 642-6912 or help@berkeleysao.org....
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.
STEP 1: Identify your Summer 2024 program and waiver period below.
Note: The link to the online waiver application will be made available during your program's waiver period found below under Step 4.
ProgramWaiver Period Incoming Master in Financial Engineering (MFE3) ...
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Welcome to Berkeley, International Summer Session Students!
All international students attending a UC Berkeley Summer Session must have health insurance that includes medical benefits and medical evacuation and repatriation of remains coverage in compliance with their visa requirements. Please contact or visit the Summer Sessions for assistance with requirements and other resources.
The Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is not...
Whether you are graduating or leaving the University for a period of time, 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:
If under the age of 26, one may be able to stay under their parent or guardian's insurance plan as a dependent...