University of California at Irvine's undergraduate student health insurance plan

Welcome to USHIP fromThomas A. Parham, Ph.D.Assistant Vice Chancellor
Dear USHIP Participant:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the University of California, Irvine's Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan (USHIP). This plan represents an investment in you, and is one of the most important gifts you can give to yourself.
Here at UCI, we strive to create an environment that is intellectually stimulating, emotionally satisfying, and personally enriching. Yet, we understand that the opportunity to fully avail yourself of the academic resources of this institution, in some respects, will depend on your ability to maintain your health, and also address any health related concern that may arise. This USHIP policy is intended to help you do just that.
The plan provides very comprehensive, yet affordable coverage for primary care and major medical expenses, with the UCI Student Health Center serving as the primary care provider and coordinator of specialty care. You are automatically enrolled in the plan as a UCI student. You will, however, have the option of waiving out of the plan if you can demonstrate verifiable, comparable coverage that meets the university's minimum guidelines for insurance.
There are millions of Americans who are underinsured or uninsured altogether. Their access to health care is limited by their ability to personally afford medical expenses, and a medical system that often requires verification of coverage in order for treatment to be rendered. What a blessing that you are among the lucky ones who can approach your academic endeavors with the comforting assurance that comes from knowing your health care is protected by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
Again, welcome to the USHIP program, and we look forward to serving your health care needs.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D.Assistant Vice ChancellorCounseling & Health Services
2008-2009 Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan
View the plan brochure (Get Acrobat Reader) and get answers to the following questions:
Eligibility: Am I eligible for coverage?
Enrollment: How do I enroll?
Term of coverage: When am I covered?
Cost: How much does it cost?
How to pay: How/where do I pay
How to use: What do I have to do to use the service?
Benefits: What's covered?
Exclusions: What's not covered?
Definitions: What do you mean by . . .?
Claim Procedures: How do I put in a claim for reimbursement?
FAQs: More questions and answers.
Waiving Out
2007-2008 Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan
View the plan brochure (Get Acrobat Reader).