How to Enroll

Review benefits before enrolling yourself or your dependent(s). To learn more, download the Student and Covered Dependent(s) Benefits Summary.

    • Scholars and researchers participating in a formal program or activity as defined by the University may enroll in the Scholars and Researcher's Health Plan. The benefits are equivalent to the regular UC SHIP. To apply, complete a Scholars and Researchers Enrollment Form and submit to Student Health & Counseling with payment or payment information.

    • Students on filing fee status may enroll in the Voluntary UC Student Health Insurance Plan (Voluntary UC SHIP) for one quarter. Coverage is elected by term. To enroll, complete the Voluntary UC SHIP Enrollment Form and submit payment directly to USI Insurance Services (address and fax listed on form).

    • Students on University approved leave of absence may enroll in the Voluntary UC Student Health Insurance Plan (Voluntary UC SHIP) for two quarters. Coverage is elected by term. To enroll, complete the Voluntary UC SHIP Enrollment Form and submit payment directly to USI Insurance Services (address and fax listed on form).

    • Eligible dependents of fully enrolled/registered UC San Francisco students and researchers may elect to pay and enroll in the Voluntary UC SHIP. Eligible dependents of registered students must enroll online through the Dependent Enrollment Form for Graduate Division Students or Professional Program Students. Eligible dependents of scholars and researchers must enroll online through the Scholars and Researchers Dependent Enrollment Form. Enrollment and payment is made to Academic HealthPlans. Dependent enrollment requires documentation as follows:

      • For spouse, Marriage Certificate
      • For opposite-sex domestic partner, proof that the Graduate student or partner is age 62 or older and eligible to receive Social Security benefits
      • For natural child, a birth certificate showing the student is parent of the child
      • For stepchild, a birth certificate and a marriage certificate showing that one of the parents listed on the birth certificate is married to the student
      • For adopted or foster child, documentation from the placement agency showing that the student has the legal right to control the child's health care
    • Graduating students may apply to enroll in the Insurance Continuation plan for up to one quarter from the termination date of their current coverage. Continuation plan coverage includes all the same benefits, limitations and exclusions as the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP). To enroll, complete the Voluntary UC SHIP Enrollment Form and submit payment directly to USI Insurance Services (address and fax listed on form).