Welcome to University Health Services/Tang Center and SHIP!

Students can use UHS medical clinics just as they would a doctor’s office. In fact, you are encouraged to choose a clinician who will serve as your primary care provider for the duration of your time at Berkeley. The facility is fully accredited, staffed by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychiatrists, counselors and health educators.

UHS features include:

• Urgent Care Clinic
• Comprehensive counseling center staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed therapists
• Health promotion unit offering a variety of programs to keep students healthy and safe
• Team approach incorporating medical care, counseling and health education
• On-site pharmacy, lab, x-ray and physical therapy departments

For more information about UHS and the Tang Center, see Student Services A-Z

Useful Things to Know about SHIP

• You will be enrolled in SHIP automatically. Your coverage is active from the first day of the coverage period.
• The coverage periods are August 15 - January 14 for the Fall semester and January 15 - August 14 for the Spring semester.
• You will receive a SHIP membership card from Blue Cross about six weeks after the semester begins. You may print a temporary card to use until you receive your card in the mail. Always take this card with you whenever your seek care outside of UHS.
• SHIP is a comprehensive health insurance plan. View the list of SHIP Benefits.
• With SHIP, you can use UHS services during the summer and pay the same fees as during the academic year, even if you’re not enrolled in summer classes.
• Visit the SHIP website for everything you ever wanted to know about SHIP!
  

We wish you a healthy and successful semester at Cal!

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