SHIP Insurance

SHIP Medical Benefits

1No cost-sharing for covered medical expenses incurred for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and pre-cervical cancer with UHS and 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 100% of the usual and customary...

Reciprocal Healthcare for Visiting UC Students

UC Berkeley supports the Statement of Reciprocal Services for University of California Student Health Centers:

The Student Health Center (SHC) at each University of California campus gladly offers reciprocal access to its student health services to currently registered students from all other UC campuses under the same conditions that apply to its students not enrolled in its campus Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

Students enrolled in their home campus SHIP may receive special discounts, benefits, or services at their home campus Student Health Center that are funded by that...

Special Summer Programs

Berkeley SHIP information for Special Summer Programs 2026 collapse all expand all Period of Coverage and Cost of SHIP Program SHIP Effective Dates Cost of SHIP Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MASE)1 Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS)1
Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS)1 Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE)...

SHIP Vision Benefits

VSP Member Information (2026-27) Plan Network Choice Member ID Your MetLife member ID is the same as your Aetna member ID (nine digits after the "w"). Follow the instructions on this Aetna flyer to obtain your member ID. Vision Benefits Summary VSP Choice Provider Non-Network Provider Plan Year ...

SHIP Benefits

berkeley ship logoBerkeley 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 Aetna Student Health, vision through VSP...

SHIP FAQs

collapse all expand all SHIP -- What is it and why is it provided by the University?

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...

SHIP Dental Benefits

MetLife Plan Information

Plan Network PDP Plus Group Number 151675 Dental Benefits Summary MetLife PDP Plus Dentist Non-Network Dentist Plan Year August 1 to July 31 Annual Maximum Benefit $2,000 $2,000

Deductible

(applies only to basic and major restorative services)

$25 $50

Preventive and Diagnostic Services:

Oral exams, cleanings and fluoride (2 per plan...

How to use SHIP

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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...

SHIP Referrals

Choosing an in-network health provider

To receive the maximum SHIP benefits, visit an in-network provider. To find in-network providers, visit the Aetna website and log into your member account or search as a guest in the "Open Choice PPO" network under "Student Health Medical Plans in California".

For assistance with the Aetna provider search tool, please contact Aetna Customer Services at (866) 639-3703.

Off-campus mental health providers...