Coverage Period and Premium
SUMMER PROGRAMS |
COVERAGE PERIOD |
PREMIUM |
WAIVER PERIOD |
---|---|---|---|
TEP Graduates Mandatory |
06/16/2022 - |
$1,293.35 |
05/01/2022- 07/01/2022** |
Graduate Summer Institute
|
06/20/2022 - |
$1238.30 |
05/01/2022- 07/01/2022** Late waiver fee $50.00 thru 7/15/2022 |
FRESHMAN SUMMER START
|
07/28/2022 - |
$467.57 |
05/01/2022- 07/01/2022** |
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL
|
07/28/2022 - |
$787.75 |
05/01/2022- 07/01/2022** |
Transfer Edge - Undergraduates |
07/28/2022 - |
$467.57 |
05/01/2022- 07/01/2022** |
** Waivers can NOT be submitted if insurance was used
Quarter |
Coverage Period |
Premium |
Waiver Period |
---|---|---|---|
SPRING /SUMMER 2022 |
03/28/2022 - 09/17/2022 (extends through summer) |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
02/01/2022 - 04/04/2022 Waivers submitted after March 1 will be assessed a $50 late fee |
fall 2022 |
09/18/2022 - 01/08/2023 |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
08/01/2022 - 10/01/2022 We highly RECOMMEND waived students enroll
|
Winter 2023 |
01/09/2023 - 04/02/2023 |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
11/01/2022 - 01/01/2023 Waivers submitted after 01/15/2023 will be assessed a $50 late fee |
spring 2023 |
04/03/2023 - 09/17/2023 |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
02/01/2023 - 04/01/2023 Waivers submitted after 04/15/2023 will be assessed a $50 late fee |
Price Comparison Sheet
Where Can I Get My Insurance Card
Download Insurance Card Instructions
(Physical cards are not mailed to students.)
Where Do I Go to Find an Anthem Provider
(Outside) of Santa Barbara County
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Anthem Doc Find (details here) |
UC SHIP Referral Requirement
Referral Required if
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.
Note: a deductible, copayment, or coinsurance may apply.
No Referral Required if
Students seeking care outside of the 50-mile radius from UCSB:
no referral is required before seeking care.
Dependents under a Student’s Plan: must seek care from off-campus providers – no referral required.
Exceptions: no referral is required for emergency or urgent care, LiveHealth Online, pediatric dental or vision for members under age 19, or services of a pediatrician, obstetrician, or gynecologist.
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 @ SHSinsurance@sa.ucsb.edu.
1095-B Form
Important: You do not have to wait for your 1095-B Form to file your tax return.
Register to receive electronically - Deadline: December 31st
To sign up visit: myahpcare.com/register
If you move, notify the UCSB Registrar’s Office of your current address to ensure you receive the form and other important healthcare insurance information.
Questions regarding Proof of Your Health Insurance? Contact AHP ucship@ahpservice.com
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.