Traveler's Insurance

Enrollees in the University of Calinfornia Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP) are covered for approved medical expenses incurred while abroad through Anthem Blue Cross as well as International SOS. The University of California also offers ACE travel insurance for travelers on official University business.

If you are officially withdrawing from school to travel, your insurance and health will terminate unless you are opt into the Continuation Plan or the Voluntary UC SHIP.  Please visit End of Coverage: Options to learn more about insurance options while traveling abroad.

International SOS

International SOS provides emergency assistance with both medical and travel needs.

• Medical advice is available 24 hours a day via telephone access, including assistance with obtaining urgent care and/or medical evacuation as needed.

• Online information and location-specific health and security advisories are available.

• SOS can also provide legal referrals, assist with replacing/recovering lost or stolen passports and credit cards, provide emergency translation/interpreter services.

Policy Numbers and Network

NOTE ABOUT BILLING: Most foreign clinics and providers will not bill your insurance directly and will require you to pay your bill at the time care is rendered. To get reimbursed, you will need to follow the instructions regarding International Claims. It is often impossible to obtain foreign medical records once you have departed the area, so be sure to obtain this paperwork before you return home.

Emergency Call Centers