2023 Summer Program Coverage and Premium
Summer Program |
Coverage Period |
Premium |
Waiver Period |
---|---|---|---|
FSSP(Freshman Summer Start Program) |
08/04/2023 - 09/23/2023
|
$454.72 |
Open: 05/01/2023 Close: 07/03/2023 |
Transfer Edge |
08/04/2023 - 09/23/2023
|
$454.72 |
Open: 05/01/2023 Close: 07/03/2023 |
TEP(Teacher Education Program) |
06/22/2023 - 09/23/2023 | $1,656.04 |
Open: 05/01/2023 Close: 07/03/2023 |
MEDS(Master of Environmental Data Science) |
07/29/2023 - 09/23/2023 | $1,004.20 |
Open: 05/01/2023 Close: 07/03/2023 |
Graduate Summer Institute |
06/22/2023 - 09/23/2023 | $1,656.04 |
Open: 05/01/2023 Close: 07/03/2023 |
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Coverage Period and Premium
Quarter |
Coverage Period |
Premium |
Waiver Period |
---|---|---|---|
fall 2023 |
09/24/2023 - 01/06/2024 |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
Open: 07/31/2023 Close: 10/02/2023 We highly RECOMMEND waived students enroll
|
Winter 2024 |
01/7/2024-03/30/2024 |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
Open: 11/01/2023 Close: 01/02/2024 |
spring 2024 |
03/31/2024 - 09/21/2024 |
Undergraduate Student Graduate Student |
Open: 02/01/2024 Close: 04/01/2024 |
Price Comparison Sheet |
UC SHIP Members
How to Download your Insurance ID Card using the Sydney Health App.
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(Physical cards are not mailed to students.)
Where Do I Go to Find an Anthem Provider (Outside) of Santa Barbara County
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

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.