Health Insurance is mandatory for all UCLA registered students. All students are automatically enrolled in UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) and may waive enrollment if they already have health insurance. If you choose to remain enrolled in UCSHIP, you will want to familiarize yourself with how to access care.
UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP)
UCSHIP is a systemwide plan providing enhanced health benefits to all enrolled students. All registered students are automatically enrolled in UCSHIP, but if you have comparable insurance and you do not want to keep UCSHIP as dual coverage, you must submit a request to waive enrollment by the specified deadline. In recent years, we have simplified the waiver process to be fully-automated for your convenience, but please remember that approved waivers are valid for the academic year in which they are approved, a new waiver application must be submitted each academic year to avoid automatic enrollment.
Insurance Office Announcements
UCSHIP Waiver PCP Mileage Requirement Change
For the 24-25 Academic Year, student’s will be required to show proof of in-person access to a Primary Care Provider (PCP) within fifty (50) miles of campus.
All changes must be in effect on or before the start of the term to satisfy university requirements.
UCSHIP Premium Increase FAQs
The new premium rates for UCSHIP will take effect at the beginning of the Fall 2024 term. Learn more about the need for premium increases for plan sustainability from the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
4th Floor Insurance Window
If The Ashe Center 4th Floor Insurance Window is closed or unavailable during your visit, students are encouraged to send secure messages through The Ashe Center Patient Portal to expedite your inquiry. Alternately, you can use the Contact Us Insurance inbox below.
Academic HealthPlans (AHP)
The new plan administrator for UCSHIP that processes all Voluntary UCSHIP & Dependent Care enrollment requests
1095 Forms and UCSHIP
Form 1095-B is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) document that may be used as proof that a person had qualifying health care coverage that counts as Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) during a tax year.
MyUCSHIP Launch
Visit the new MyUCSHIP website designed specifically for UCLA SHIP students that includes information on getting care, benefits coverage, waiver info, forms/documents, and more.
Upcoming Deadlines
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UCSHIP Waivers
For information about the waiver process, including academic calendars, waiver criteria, and the waiver application link.
- Please remember: A new waiver application must be submitted each academic year.
Everything You Need to Know About Referrals with UCSHIP
Understanding Health Insurance
Video by Covered California
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljo2T-6aFow
CoveredCA.com is sponsored by Covered California and the Department of Health Care Services, which work together to help Californians get the coverage and care that are right for them.
UCSHIP Quick Links
Benefit summary sheet and premium fees for this year.
UCOP Guide to UCSHIPHow UCSHIP works, coverage benefits, plan docs, and more.
Digital Insurance CardDownload the Sydney Health app to access your ID card, find care and learn about benefits.
UCSHIP Plan Brochure (2024-25)Welcome to the UC SHIP family! Explore to learn more.
The Ashe Center is UCSHIP Students' Medical Home
The Ashe Center serves as every UCSHIP student's medical home. Medical services must be initiated at The Ashe Center and a referral are required for all non-emergent services outside of Ashe. Claims will not be considered nor paid by Anthem Blue Cross without a valid Ashe Center referral.
Before seeking medical or mental health treatment anywhere outside of the Ashe Center or CAPS (e.g. out of state/out of country) you must receive a referral.
Mental health/substance abuse services must be initiated at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and continued care may be referred to UCLA Behavioral Health Services or other appropriate resources.
Waiving UCSHIP? Consider BruinCare!
The Ashe Center wants all UCLA students to feel comfortable accessing all of their medical needs through our facility, which is why we developed BruinCare. While many students waive UCSHIP, these students are likely to still utilize Ashe services because of our center's convenience and central location. All registered students can utilize The Ashe Center. BruinCare is a program that gives students who have waived UCSHIP prepaid access to certain services at The Ashe Center. By purchasing BruinCare during the waiver process, you eliminate the $25 visit fee, and more.
Watch these quick videos to find out how the plan works and why UCSHIP may be the best plan for you:
UCSHIP Premiums & Coverage Periods
Each academic term, the UCSHIP health fee is billed through BruinBill along with other UCLA fees.
Early Start Programs
| Early Start Programs | Health Fee/per term | Summer Coverage | Fall Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP, FSP, TSP | $491.34 | 07/29/24 – 09/22/24 | See Undergraduate |
| MBA (1st Year) | $854.78 | 07/29/24 – 09/22/24 | See Graduate |
| MSAUD (1st Year) | $890.30 | 08/05/24 – 09/22/24 | See Graduate |
Undergraduates & Graduates
| Program | Health Fee/per term | Fall Coverage | Winter Coverage | Spring Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates | $1,257.98 | 09/23/24 – 01/01/25 | 01/02/25 – 03/25/25 | 03/26/25 – 09/21/25 |
| Graduates | $2,210.61 | 09/23/24 – 01/01/25 | 01/02/25 – 03/25/25 | 03/26/25 – 09/21/25 |
| FEMBA (1st Year) | $2,719.37 | 08/26/24 – 01/05/25 | 01/06/25 – 03/30/25 | 03/31/25 – 09/21/25* |
| FEMBA (2nd & 3rd Year) | $2,210.61 | 09/26/24 – 01/05/25 | 01/06/24 – 03/30/25 | 03/31/25 – 09/21/25* |
School of Law
| Program | Health Fee/per term | Fall Coverage | Spring Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | $3,315.92 | 08/14/24 – 01/01/25 | 01/02/25 – 08/12/25* |
| MLS (1st Year) | $3,315.92 | 08/03/24 – 01/01/25 | 01/02/25 – 08/24/25* |
| JD (1st Year) | $3,315.92 | 08/15/24 – 01/15/25 | 01/16/25 – 08/24/25* |
| JD (2L & 3L), MLS, & SJD | $3,315.92 | 08/26/24 – 01/01/25 | 01/02/25 – 08/24/25* |
School of Medicine
| Program | Health Fee/per term | Fall Coverage | Spring Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | $3,315.92 | 08/12/24 – 01/05/25 | 01/06/25 – 08/17/25 |
| 2nd Year | $3,315.92 | 09/16/24 – 01/05/25 | 01/06/25 – 08/17/25 |
| 3rd Year | $3,315.92 | 09/16/24 – 01/05/25 | 01/06/25 – 08/17/25 |
| 4th Year | $3,315.92 | 08/19/24 – 01/05/25 | 01/06/25 – 08/17/25 |
*Coverage End Date subject to change based on availability of 2024-25 Academic Calendars.
UCSHIP Academic Calendar
Includes Coverage Dates, Waiver Periods and Fee Payment deadlines
UCSHIP Benefits
Medical Plan
Hospital Services & Prescriptions
Dental Plan
by Delta Dental PPO
Vision Plan
by Anthem Blue View Vision
Mental Health Plan
Start at UCLA CAPS
Referrals
Referrals Information
International Travelers
365 days of worldwide coverage
Voluntary UC SHIP, Dependent Care & Qualifying Life Events
For registered and non-registered students
Urgent Care & Emergency Room
When the Ashe Center is closed...