Berkeley SHIP information for Special Summer Programs 2026 collapse allexpand 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)...
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 age 26, one may be able to remain on their parent's or guardian's insurance plan as a...
SHIP for Non-Registered Students collapse allexpand all Who May Enroll? Students with the below status who were enrolled in SHIP the Fall or Spring term immediately preceding the term for which the student wants to purchase voluntary SHIP:
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...
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...
Frequently asked questions about dental coverage: collapse allexpand all How does the SHIP dental plan work?
Dental coverage is provided through the MetLife PDP Plus plan. With this plan, you select a provider from a nationwide network of 90,000 MetLife PDP Plus Dentists. More than 500 network dentists are located within five miles of campus.
When you make your appointment, let the dentist know you have...
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...
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...
Here are some important things to know about health insurance at UC Berkeley:
All eligible UC Berkeley students are required to have medical insurance that meets the University's requirements.All students are automatically enrolled in SHIP to meet that requirement -- see the SHIP benefits. If you have comparable insurance and don't want to keep SHIP as dual coverage...
