Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Coverage Period and Premium   

Quarter  

Coverage Period

Premium  

Waiver Period

fall 2023

09/24/2023 - 01/06/2024
 

Undergraduate Student
= $1,064.00
EAP (Medical Only) 
= $363.33


Graduate Student
= $2,067.00
 

Open: 07/31/2023 

Close: 10/02/2023
 

We highly RECOMMEND waived students enroll
in Gaucho Access Plan (GAP).
GAP will provide illness or injury coverage when
seen at Student Health Service.

Winter 2024

 01/7/2024-03/30/2024

Undergraduate Student
= $1,064.00
EAP (Medical Only) 
= $363.33


Graduate Student
= $2,067.00
 

Open: 11/01/2023 

Close: 01/02/2024

spring 2024

03/31/2024 - 09/21/2024

Undergraduate Student
= $1,064.00
EAP (Medical Only) 
= $363.33


Graduate Student
= $2,067.00

Open: 02/01/2024 

Close: 04/01/2024

Prices for Common Services 

 

UC SHIP Members

How to Download your Insurance ID Card using the Sydney Health App.

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Sidney Health App Instructions

UC SHIP Mobile Apps

(Physical cards are not mailed to students.)

Where Do I Go to Find an Anthem Provider (Outside) of Santa Barbara County

Anthem    Anthem Doc Find 

(details here)

UC SHIP/Anthem
Customer Service Care Line
866-940-8306

About UC SHIP

How to Use UC SHIP

UC SHIP Referral Requirement

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

To be covered by UC SHIP, you need a referral from the Student Health Service (SHS) to get medical care anywhere else if you are within a 50 mile radius of campus - except for emergency room care, urgent care clinics, pediatric care, obstetrics services, gynecological care, Lyra Health, and Live Health Online virtual visits. Non-emergency or non-urgent medical care within 50 miles of UCSB, you must seek treatment with a Student Health provider (during regular hours of operation). 
Student Health providers will issue you a referral when additional care or a specialist is needed.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Without a referral from Student Health, some care will not be covered by UC SHIP. When necessary, be sure to get a referral so you are not stuck with an unexpected bill to pay.

How do I get a Referral 

For Students seeking care inside of the 50-mile radius from UCSB: 

If we have not seen you yet at Student Health for which you need a referral you can request a referral through the MyHealth Portal. Go to "Message" then to "New Message" scroll down until you see the option to "Request a Referral" Complete the form and someone will reach out to you.

If you are currently receiving care from a SH provider for the existing condition, needing a referral, you can request a referral via secure message through the MyHealth Portal

Dependents under a Student’s Plan:  must seek care from off-campus providers – no referral required.  

Dual Insurance Coverage: If you have another private Insurance plan, your private insurance will become your Primary Insurance plan when off campus. A referral will be necessary to submit any claims your private insurance may not cover. 

After Hours Care

LIST OF LOCAL URGENT CARES )

After Hours Nurseline
1 (877) 351-3457

Mental Health Care

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Lyra Health, Inc

Lyra takes a culturally responsive approach to support people across a wide range of clinical needs, cultural backgrounds, and abilities.  Lyra is under your UC SHIP plan and available 24/7. 

24 Hour Telemedicine Care

Students enrolled in UC SHIP can connect with a board-certified medical provider or other certified medical professionals by web, mobile app, or phone 24 hours a day / 7 days a week using the LiveHealth Online service.

Therapist zoom appointments are available 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Recurring appointments can be scheduled with the same provider. (No copays / no referral needed) 

LiveHealth bills UC SHIP insurance directly. LiveHealth Benefits Coverage details here | Easy step-by-step instructions (LiveHealth Flyer)

Emergency Care

Hospital Emergency Room services - No referral needed.  All Hospital ER Claims are subject to review by Anthem Blue Cross and must qualify under the definition "emergency" in the UC SHIP Medical Benefits Booklet.

Note - Cottage Hospital Emergency Room Providers are considered "in-network" when claims are billed to Anthem Blue Cross.

If you have billing issues with local in-network hospitals please contact our insurance advisors @ SHSinsurance@sa.ucsb.edu.

 

For Additional Plan Information:

Our Insurance Advisors can be reached via email at SHSinsurance@sa.ucsb.edu. Your email will be responded to within one (1) business day.